Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick Carolyn Wysinger
EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 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 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Motoyama called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Present: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto Absent: Councilmember Wysinger
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ANY REQUEST FROM A
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
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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.
Public Works Management Analyst Christina Leard - provided an update on the status of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan update.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick - announced upcoming EBMUD 100th anniversary event at Lake Temescal.
Mayor Motoyama - announced May 18th Bike to Wherever day events, and May 24th Bart to Bay workshop at Hana Gardens; announced issuance of Mayoral Certificate of Recognition in celebration of the 90th birthday of Former Mayor and El Cerrito Resident Richard Mank. signed a letter from local elected officials in support of SB244, and signed a joint elected official letter related to the need for action on Fentanyl and substance use-related legislation.
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.
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, Sue Duncan, Jim Dolgonas, Gary Prost, and Michael Fischer.
Oral Public Comments:
Gary Prost - spoke regarding the need for increased wildfire prevention and a proposed program for restricting parking on red flag warning days.
6. PRESENTATIONS
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
Action Proposed: Pass a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of April 11, 18, May 2, and 9, 2023.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management 05/16/2023 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 4
DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Fadelli/Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick Action: Approved minutes with the following modifications. 1) For May 9th added " and equity considerations across all departments" to the discussion summary for item 3B; and 2) for April 18th corrected item 7A correction to read "DownHome Music Store." Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Wysinger
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of El Cerrito and the Public Safety Management Association (PSMA)
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of El Cerrito and the Public Safety Management Association (PSMA) modifying language on salaries, benefits, and creating a new Memorandum of Understanding.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Councilmember Fadelli Action: Approved Resolution No. 2023-39. Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto Noes: None Absent: Councilmember Wysinger
B. Financial Advisory Board Work Plan
Action Proposed: Receive an overview from the Financial Advisory Board on their 2021-22 accomplishments and 2022-2024 Work Plan, with discussion and possible direction from the City Council.
Contact: Farhad Farahmand, Chair, Financial Advisory Board Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding priorities of the council including the 115 Trust and Council compensation, vision of potentially increased review of budget and budget process, financial dashboard, Council Ad-Hoc work on communication with all advisory bodies; and general input on the desire to have a third pool of funds go directly to a 115 trust or have it include a list of potential options with the 115 trust at the top of the list.
Action: Received and filed
C. FY 2022-23 3rd Quarter General Fund Update
Action Proposed: Receive and file the FY 2022-23 General Fund Budget Quarterly update through March 2023.
Contact: Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager, City Management 05/16/2023 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 4
DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding trends of the Real Property Transfer Tax collected, cannabis revenue, and concern about revenue and expenditures at the same percentage.
Action: Received and filed
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'sexpense.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick - reported on attendance at the Human Relations Commission and RecycleMore meetings.
Councilmember Fadelli - reported on attendance at the monthly election discussion group with Contra Costa County, and upcoming Contra Costa Transportation Authority meeting.
Councilmember Quinto - reported on attendance at the Marin Clean Energy Executive Committee meeting, and Local Area Formation Commission meeting.
Mayor Motoyama - reported on attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference, El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce open house at Sola Salon, a ribbon cutting event for Anime Island, Cal Cities East Bay division meeting, and the Environmental Quality Committee climate action and adaptation plan meeting.
11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:10 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 16, 2023 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.
Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
05/16/2023 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 4
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