Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick Carolyn Wysinger
EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023
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.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:30 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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CONCURRENT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EL CERRITO PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, EMPLOYEE PENSION TRUST BOARD,
AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL (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 06/06/2023 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 7
DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF 5:30 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Mayor Motoyama called the meeting to order at 5:31 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
COUNCILMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449
2. 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.
3. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
City Council convened to closed session at 5:31 PM. No reportable action.
4. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The special meeting adjourned at 5:57 PM
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE CONCURRENT SPECIAL PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, EMPLOYEE PENSION TRUST BOARD, AND REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Motoyama called the meeting to order at 6:10 PM.
Present: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Absent: None
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. 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.
City Manager Pinkos - Announced the incoming Finance Director on July 15, Crystal Reams.
Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick - announced the upcoming July 4th event. 06/06/2023 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7
DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF Mayor - reported signing a joint letter from local elected officials letter asking for Congress to support the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, and sent a letter to the Governor, Assemblymember Ting and Senator Skinner in support of prioritizing funding for transit in the FY23-24 Budget negotiations.
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 and Scott Tipping.
Oral Public Comments:
David Marshman - commented on the need for senior services and the lack of a senior center in the city.
Susan Duncan - spoke regarding several insurance companies no longer issuing homeowner policies in California, and the need to increase funding to create additional fuel blocks around homes.
Scott Tipping - shared concern about the increasing fire hazards in the Hillside Natural Area.
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.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick Action: Approved the consent calendar as indicated below.
Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None A. Loving Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring June 12, 2023 as Loving Day in the City of El Cerrito, and encourage people to reflect on the Loving family and all of the pioneers who have and will continue to fight for the civil right to love.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Department
Action: Approved proclamation
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF B. LGBTQIA Pride Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual (LGBTQIA) Pride month in the City of El Cerrito and recognize Pride Month by flying the Progress Pride flag at City Hall during the month of June.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Department
Action: Approved proclamation
C. GLSEN 2023-2024 Rise Up Campaign Proclamation
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Motoyama, approve a proclamation in support of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) 2023-2024 Rise Up Campaign to support LGBTQI+ young people in schools.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
D. Juneteenth Proclamation
Action Proposed: At the request of Councilmember Wysinger, approve a proclamation in support and recognition of Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, 2023 and further recognize Juneteenth by flying the flag at City Hall June 17-19, 2023.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Action: Approved proclamation
E. Consulting Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. to develop the Hillside Natural Area Fire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) to develop the Hillside Natural Area (HNA) Fire Resilience and Forest Conservation Management Plan, in an amount not to exceed $145,000 as funded by the Wildfire Resilience Capacity Building Grant from the State of California Coastal Conservancy and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget to appropriate $145,000 in funding from the State Coastal Conservancy grant in the Capital Improvement Fund.
Contact: Stephen Prée, Environmental Programs Manager/City Arborist; Karineh Samkian, Senior Program Manager; Susan Kattchee, Interim Operations and Environmental Services Division Manager; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department Action: Approved Resolution No. 2023-40
F. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Maze and 06/06/2023 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7
DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF Associates
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with Maze and Associates for temporary Finance staffing support by $89,882 for a total amount not to exceed amount of $250,000.
Contact: Pete Salazar, Interim Finance Director/City Treasurer; Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
Action: Approved Resolution No. 2023-41
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Annual Review and Renewal of the Military Equipment Ordinance Notice published 5/272023; Annual Report posted 4/17/2023 Action Proposed: Conduct a public hearing, and upon conclusion, adopt a resolution approving the El Cerrito Police Department Military Equipment Report for 2022 and the Military Equipment Policy, including an updated Equipment Inventory, and renewing Ordinance 2022-01.
Contact: Paul Keith, Chief of Police, Police Department Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding outreach process, process to purchase items not listed, types of drones and uses.
Public Hearing: Mayor Motoyama opened the public hearing.
No public comments.
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Councilmember Fadelli Action:
Closed the public hearing. Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
Moved/Seconded: Councilmember Quinto/Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick Action: Approved Resolution No. 2023-42 Ayes: Mayor Motoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, Councilmember Fadelli, Councilmember Quinto, Councilmember Wysinger Noes: None
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/EMPLOYEE
PENSION TRUST BOARD ITEM
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation on the Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 City Budget and provide direction to staff as necessary.
Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Will Provost, Assistant to the City 06/06/2023 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7
DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF Manager, City Management
Presentation and Discussion: Presenters and staff responded to comments and questions raised by members of the council regarding grant opportunities for Public Safety Projects, clarification that one-time expenses are not included in the proposed operating budget, projected Real Property Transfer Taxes revenues, potential effect of the fiscal cliff projected for public transit on the Plaza BART Transit-Oriented Development project, abandoned vehicle abatement fund, purchased property services, July 4th funding, funds for advisory body events, library measure, police vehicle replacements and return of bike officers, use of Measure H funds, alternate 5-year forecasts, and long term effects of special fund expenses exceeding revenue.
Oral Public Comments:
Linda Cain - commented on work on the budget, the importance of public transit, community events, and importance of a dedicated senior center.
Howdy Goudey - spoke regarding one-time projects and support for electrification and continued focus on climate action.
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.
Councilmember Quinto - reported on attendance at the Contra Costa Mayors Conference, and spoke at Senior Coalition meeting.
Councilmember Rudnick - reported on attendance at Stiizy grand opening, announced will sit on a panel at the upcoming annual Cal Cities conference in September.
Councilmember Fadelli - letter sent as chair of WCCTAC in support of transit funding.
Mayor Motoyama - reported on attendance at Association of Bay Area Governments executive meeting, luncheon with Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, sub- committee meeting for Advisory Bodies, West County Mayors and Supervisors meeting, Contra Costa County Mayors Conference, Stiizy Grand opening, and Climate Action and Adaptation Community Workshop.
11. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The regular meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM
Lisa Motoyama, Mayor
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 211CB616-228D-4AF8-B66A-464CE96E1DEF This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City Council meeting of June 6, 2023 as approved by the El Cerrito City Council.
Holly M. Charléty, MMC, City Clerk
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