Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
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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. 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
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.
Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
3. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Karen Pinkos, City Manager; Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager; Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst; Glenn Berkheimer, Labor Negotiator; and Sky Woodruff, City Attorney.
Employee Organizations: Police Employees Association (PEA); Public Safety Management Association; and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021.
Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management
4. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE CONCURRENT SPECIAL PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY, EMPLOYEE PENSION BOARD, AND
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
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
Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
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: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from May 7, 21, and June 4, 2024.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for May 2024 Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of May 2024.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
C. Resolution to Amend the City's Classification Plan
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution amending the City's Classification Plan to 1) authorize revisions to the existing classifications of City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Assistant to the City Manager, City Clerk, Management Analyst I/II, Information Technology Manager, Network Security Manager, Human Resources Manager, Senior Human Resources Analyst, and Human Resources Specialist; and 2) authorize the new classification of Senior Management Analyst.
Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, City Management
D. Call, Consolidate and Request Election Services for a November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election for the Purpose of Electing Three Members of City Council
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution to call for a general municipal election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing three members of the El Cerrito City Council, each for a term of four years; and to request the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors consent and direct the Registrar of Voters to provide specified services to the City related to the conduct of the election.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
E. SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act, List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25
Action Proposed: Approve a resolution adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 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. Resolution to Join Green Empowerment Zone
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of El Cerrito to participate in meetings of the Green Empowerment Zone.
Contact: Karen Pinkos, City Manager, City Management
G. Consulting Services Agreements for On-Call Engineering and Project Management Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute consulting services agreements with three firms, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Pakpour Consulting Group, Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) to provide On-call Engineering and Project Management services for three years with options to extend for an additional two years in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year for each agreement.
Contact: A’shanti Coleman, Management Assistant; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Fire Hazard Abatement
Exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15304 and 15308, Notice published 6/8/2024
Action Proposed: 1) Adopt a resolution declaring weeds, rubbish, litter, or other flammable material on certain real property identified in the resolution constitutes a public nuisance; and 2) Conduct a public hearing and upon conclusion, adopt a resolution overriding objections by property owners and ordering the City Manager or their designee to abate certain public nuisances pursuant to El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 16.26.
Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
Contact: Traviss Crumpacker, Fire Prevention Officer; Chase Beckman, Fire Marshal, Fire Department
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. CITY COUNCIL/PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY/EMPLOYEE
PENSION BOARD
Approval of the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Spending Authority by Fund for the City, Employee Pension Board, and Public Financing Authority and Approval of the FY 2024-25 Annual Gann Appropriation Limit.
Action Proposed: 1) Adopt a City Council resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2024-25 spending authority by fund for the City of El Cerrito; 2) Adopt an El Cerrito Public Financing Authority resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2024-25 spending authority by fund; 3) Adopt an El Cerrito Employee Pension Board resolution authorizing Fiscal Year 2024-25 spending authority by fund; and 4) Adopt a City Council resolution approving the calculation and establishing the FY 2024-25 Gann Appropriation Limit.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer; Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager; Finance Department
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 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
The City of El Cerrito serves our diverse community by providing exceptional services that create a safe and resilient future for all.