Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
City Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Join Via Zoom (Closed Captions Available):
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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 #.
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.
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
A. Citizens Street Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Citizens Street Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to City Council and Citizens of El Cerrito.
Contact: Matthew Kelly, Citizens Street Oversight Committee; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department B. AC Transit Draft Route Changes
Action Proposed: Receive and file a presentation from AC Transit regarding draft route changes in El Cerrito and surrounding areas.
Contact: Ryan Lau, External Affairs Representative; Carissa Lee, Acting Senior Transportation Planner, AC Transit
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. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for October 2023 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of October 2023.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
Mayor Councilmembers
Lisa Motoyama Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Gabriel Quinto
Tessa Rudnick AGENDA Carolyn Wysinger
B. Amendment to the City's Classification Plan
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the City's Classification Plan to authorize an additional classification of Maintenance Operations Supervisor in the Public Works Department.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, City Management
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. FY 2023-24 General Fund Budget Quarterly Update through September 2023
Action Proposed: Receive and file an update on City General Fund revenues and expenses for FY 2023-24 through September 2023.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
B. Library Presentation
Action Proposed: Receive a presentation on the cumulative work through surveys, polling, and stakeholder feedback regarding funding for a new library in El Cerrito and provide staff direction on next steps.
Contact: Karen Pinkos, 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, December 5, 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.