Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
City Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom:
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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
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A
MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
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.
A. SB1383 Cart Swap Update
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
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 May 16 and June 6, 2023.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. National Night Out Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation calling upon all residents of the City of El Cerrito to participate in "National Night Out" on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Contact: Emily Graham, Executive Assistant, Police Department C. Celebrating Sakura Kai's 50th Anniversary and Recognizing Its Contribution to the Community of El Cerrito
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Motoyama, approve a proclamation celebrating Sakura Kai's 50th anniversary and recognizing its contribution to the community of El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
D. Temporary Suspension of Advisory Body Pre-Meeting Requirement Action Proposed: Pass a motion authorizing the City Clerk to extend the suspension of the pre-meeting requirement adopted by Resolution 2021- 55 to allow time for the City Council to discuss further as part of the upcoming Advisory Body Study session.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management E. SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act, List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24
Action Proposed: Approve a resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 to receive funding from Senate Bill 1 – The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 through the Local Streets and Roads Program.
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
F. Authorization of Gap Loan Agreement with Mayfair Affordable, LLC, for the Development of 11690 San Pablo Avenue
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Gap Loan Agreement with the non-profit developer, Mayfair Affordable, LLC (Developer), an affiliate of BRIDGE Housing Corporation, for that certain property located at 11690 San Pablo Avenue - APN 502-062-031-5 (Project) - for building permit costs associated with the development of 69 affordable housing units.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing Manager, Community Development Department; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director G. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Agnes Pabis for temporary support for the Finance Department
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager to amend the professional services agreement with Agnes Pabis for temporary Finance staffing support by $8,000 for a total amount not to exceed amount of $53,000.
Contact: Pete Salazar, Interim Finance Director/City Treasurer; Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. Management and Confidential Employees Resolution
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution modifying salaries, benefits, and conditions of employment for Management and Confidential Employees.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst
B. CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/EMPLOYEE
PENSION BOARD
Approval of the City’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Budget and Spending Authority by Fund for the City, Employee Pension Board, and Public Financing Authority and Approval of the FY 2023-24 Annual Gann Appropriation Limit.
Action Proposed: Staff requests that the City Council 1) Adopt a City Council resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 spending authority by fund for the City of El Cerrito; 2) Adopt an El Cerrito Public Financing Authority resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 spending authority by fund; 3) Adopt an El Cerrito Employee Pension Board resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 spending authority by fund; and 4) Adopt a City Council resolution approving the calculation and establishing the FY 2023-24 annual Gann Appropriation Limit.
Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Will Provost, Assistant to the City Manager, City Management
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, July 18, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
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