Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2023
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 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. By Email to [email protected] identified in the subject line as Public Comments – Agenda Item #.
Please note that remote public comments have been suspended.
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. 5:00 PM ROLL CALL - CONVENE SPECIAL 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. 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. COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS
Action Proposed: Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding ongoing recruitment(s), any remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further special meetings to conduct interviews (if applicable). Council may decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
4. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A
MOMENT OF SILENCE
2. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. PRESENTATIONS
6. 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.
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
A. Filipino American History Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing October 2023 as Filipino American History Month in El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Cyber Security Awareness Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick, approve a proclamation recognizing October as Cyber Security Awareness month.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation in support and recognition of October 2023 as National Arts and Humanities Month in El Cerrito.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management D. Indigenous Peoples Day Proclamation
Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management E. Economic Development Committee Appointment
Action Proposed: Approve an Economic Development Committee recommendation to appoint Kevin Schenthal.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager F. 2nd Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to increase City Council compensation from $441 to $650 per month
1st Reading 9/19/2023
Action Proposed: Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance 2023-04 amending section 2.04.070 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code to modify the City Council's Monthly Compensation.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
8. POLICY MATTERS
A. Construction Contract Award and Budget Amendment for Arlington Park Improvements Project, City Project No. C3082
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for the Arlington Park Improvements Project, City Project No. C3082 (Project); rejecting the bids from NV Construction and JPB Designs as non-responsive and accepting the bid submitted by Streamline Builders for the Project; authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $336,018 with Streamline Builders and to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed $33,602 for the construction of the Project; and amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $75,000 from the General Fund Balance for the Project.
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
B. Purchase Authorization and Budget Amendment for up to Two Residential Recycling Collection Trucks
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase through the Sourcewell bid process up to two residential recycling collection trucks at a total cost not to exceed $1,100,000 and amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to appropriate $1,100,000 from the Integrated Waste Management Fund balance for the purchase of the trucks.
Contact: Susan Kattchee, Interim Operations & Environmental Services Manager, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer
C. Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager to extend the agreement to December 31, 2024.
Contact: City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
9. CITY COUNCIL LOCAL & REGIONAL LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor and City Council communications regarding local and regional liaison Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
assignments, committee reports, and any required reporting under AB 1234 for meetings (as defined by the Brown Act) attended at the public's expense.
10. ADJOURN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 17, 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.