Agenda packet — El Cerrito City Council, October 15, 2024 (part 1 of 2)

Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING (5:00 PM)
Hillside Conference Room - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Closed Captions Available Via Zoom:
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Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
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1. Cable T.V. Broadcast on KCRT Channel 28

2. Livestream Online at www.el-cerrito.org/CouncilMeetingMaterials 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. 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
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Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto

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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 the ongoing recruitments, 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. In addition, Council to conduct a brief review of interview questions in preparation for the upcoming annual recruitment for term expirations.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management

4. 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); and Public Safety Management Association.

Contact: Sky Woodruff, City Attorney, City Management

5. ADJOURN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL 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

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.

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Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto

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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 2022-2023
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Citizens Street Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to City Council and Citizens of El Cerrito.

Contact: Vanessa Hill, Citizens Street Oversight Committee Chair; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
B. Annual Sundar Shadi Garden Club Awards
Action Proposed: Receive and file a brief presentation and acknowledgement of contest winners.

Contact: Pamela Austin, El Cerrito Garden Club Representative

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. Italian American Heritage Month Proclamation
Action Proposed: At the request of Councilmember Quinto Approve a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Italian Heritage Month in El Cerrito.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. Shelter in Place Education Day Proclamation
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Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto

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Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing November 6, 2024 as Shelter in Place Education Day in El Cerrito.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. Celebrating Christ Lutheran Senior Center's 50th Anniversary and Recognizing Its Contribution to the Community of El Cerrito Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation celebrating Christ Lutheran Senior Center's 50th anniversary and recognizing its contribution to the community of El Cerrito.

Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management D. Bullying Prevention Month and Unity Day Proclamation Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation declaring October as National Bullying Prevention Month and October 16, 2024 as Unity Day in the City of El Cerrito.

Contact: Taylor Melton, Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Department; Christopher Jones, Recreation Director, Recreation Department E. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for September 2024
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of September 2024.

Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
F. Spending Authority for Fire Vehicle Maintenance Vendors Expected to Exceed $45,000 for FY 2024-25
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving spending authority for vendors that may exceed $45,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Contact: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager, Finance Department
G. 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 Fire Chief, Fire Battalion Chief, Police Chief, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, Agenda Packet Page 4 of 191
Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto

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Police Sergeant, Police Corporal, Police Officer, Police Officer Recruit, Community Service Officer, Police Cadet, Property Evidence Specialist, Police Records Specialist, Senior Police Records Specialist, Police Records Supervisor, and 2) authorize the new classification and/or title change of Battalion Chief/Paramedic.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, City Management
H. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Urban 37, Inc. for On-Call Building Services
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Urban37, Inc. to provide on-call building services for three years, with a two-year option to extend, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year.

Contact: Jennifer Bright, Management Assistant; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department I. A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Standard Agreement for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program for El Cerrito Plaza Parcel A South for Transit-Oriented Development at the El Cerrito Plaza Station
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement and all other required documents for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC or AHSC Program) with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Strategic Growth Council (SGC) for the El Cerrito Plaza Station Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Parcel A South (EC-PAS) located at 515 Richmond Street.

Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager, Community Development Department; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Approval of Final Subdivision Map for One-Lot Subdivision at 1715 Elm Street
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Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto

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Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving the Final Subdivision Map for a one-lot subdivision consisting of fourteen condominium residential units within a multifamily residential building and one commercial condominium unit within a separate structure on the parcel located at 1715 Elm Street.

Contact: Jeff Ballantine, Senior Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department

9. POLICY MATTERS
A. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement between the City of El Cerrito and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 to Modify Language on Salaries, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, and Creating a New Memorandum of Understanding Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution approving an agreement between the City of El Cerrito and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 to modify language on salaries, benefits, conditions of employment, and creating a new Memorandum of Understanding.

Contact: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resource Analyst, 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, November 19, 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.

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 3.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management
Subject: COMMISSION INTERVIEWS, STATUS AND APPOINTMENTS

ACTION PROPOSED
Staff requests that City Council conduct interviews and, at the conclusion of interviews, confer with staff regarding the ongoing recruitments, 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. In addition, Council to conduct a brief review of interview questions in preparation for the upcoming annual recruitment for term expirations.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
City staff continues to publicize board, commission and committee vacancies as they occur. Vacancies are published on the City’s website and in the West County Times; posted at City Hall, the Community Center, the Library and other various locations throughout the City including Little Libraries. Staff continues to utilize the City Manager's Update, social media outlets, and press releases to increase awareness and opportunities for citizens to participate by attending meetings and/or serving on a Board, Commission or Committee.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
Interviews scheduled for this meeting are as follows:
5:00 PM Bethany Woods Contra Costa County Library
Commission (Alternate)

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization by increasing communication and public engagement to ensure access to services and promote community events.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

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Agenda Item No. 3.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Holly Charléty, City Clerk
Attachments:

Application(s) on file with City Clerk

1. DRAFT Interview Questions
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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

Questions are prohibited related to race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, immigration status, religion, disability, age, marital status, or any other protected category.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Arts and Culture Commission, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Arts and Culture Commission.

2. (New Applicant) Based on your recent meeting attendance, please describe your understanding of the role of the advisory body and the role of staff (LM). (Incumbent) Please detail some of the contributions you have made to the work of the advisory body during your previous term.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Please describe any contributions you have made in our community that align with the Commission’s work.

5. What do you think is the value of arts and culture to our society and particularly to the residents of El Cerrito?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

CITIZENS STREETS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Citizens Streets Oversight Committee, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Citizens Streets Oversight Committee.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Please describe your familiarity with sales tax collection by public agencies for specific purposes, such as transportation.

5. Please describe your familiarity with the City’s annual budget and/or capital improvement program.

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Civil Service Commission, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Civil Service Commission.

2. (New Applicant) Please describe your understanding of the role of the advisory body and the role of staff (LM).
(Incumbent) Please detail some of the contributions you have made to the work of the advisory body during your previous term.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. What is your understanding of the City of El Cerrito’s Personnel Rules?

5. What is your experience in handling appeal processes and making determinations in general?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Design Review Board, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Design Review Board.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Please pick a recent example of a well-designed building or other urban space and describe how the positive design elements of this example could be applied to future development in El Cerrito.

5. Please describe your views on how private buildings should relate to the public realm and to their users/occupants.

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Financial Advisory Board, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Financial Advisory Board.

2. (New Applicant) Based on your recent meeting attendance, please describe your understanding of the advisory capacity and role of the advisory Financial Advisory Boardbody. (PF) and the role of staff (LM.)
(Incumbent) Please detail some of the contributions you have made to the work of the advisory body during your previous term.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Please provide an overview of your knowledge or understanding of the City’s budget and financial policies.

5. How would you approach working with the City Council to continue monitoring the financial health of the City?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Human Relations Commission, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Human Relations Commission.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Describe your understanding of racial equity and inclusion, how it is related to this position, and how you would incorporate those values in serving as a Human Relations Commissioner?

5. What do you think is the value of social justice efforts to our society and particularly to the residents of El Cerrito?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Park and Recreation Commission, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Park and Recreation Commission.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Are you familiar with the El Cerrito Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan? If so, what role do you feel the Master Plan should have in relation to the work and priorities of the Park and Recreation Commission?

5. What opportunities and challenges do you see for the City’s recreational programs and parks, including any recreational opportunities you feel El Cerrito should offer.

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

PLANNING COMMISSION
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Planning Commission, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the Planning Commission.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. What is your vision for the future development of El Cerrito and how does that vision relate to the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan?

5. In your view, how does land use influence other City goals? (e.g. economic development, fire protection, equity, conservation, etc.)?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the CCTA Citizens Advisory Committee, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the CCTA Citizens Advisory Committee.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Please provide an overview of your knowledge or understanding of CCTA’s purpose and organization.

5. How would you approach representing the interests of El Cerrito residents with respect to matters of interest and concern to the community?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON AGING
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the CCC Advisory Council on Aging, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the CCC Advisory Council on Aging.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Please provide an overview of your knowledge or understanding of CCC Advisory Council on Aging’s purpose and organization.

5. How would you approach representing the interests of El Cerrito residents with respect to matters of interest and concern to the community?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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EL CERRITO COMMISSION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY COMMISSION
City Council has the discretion to ask follow-up or applicant specific questions.

General Questions (for all interviews) Applicant Name:

1. (New Applicant) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the CCC Library Commission, highlighting any unique or special qualifications or qualities you feel would contribute to the advisory body.
(Incumbent) Briefly outline your background and experience relevant to the CCC Library Commission.

3. Please explain how and why you feel you would be able to make fair and equitable decisions in an ethical manner, that would be in the best interest of all residents of El Cerrito.

Advisory Body Specific Questions

4. Please provide an overview of your knowledge or understanding of CCC Library Commission’s purpose and organization.

5. How would you approach representing the interests of El Cerrito residents with respect to matters of interest and concern to the community?

6. Please affirm that you commit to carrying out your term and attending at least 90% of meetings each year (LM).

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 6.A.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Vanessa Hill, Citizens Street Oversight Committee Chair; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department Subject: Citizens Street Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the Citizens Street Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to City Council and Citizens of El Cerrito.

On September 23, 2024, the Citizens Street Oversight Committee met to review expenditures of revenue collected pursuant to Chapter 4.60 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code to determine whether such funds were expended for the purposes specified in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Expenditure Plan as approved by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito. The expenditures reviewed were reported for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and were summarized in the City’s Annual Financial Comprehensive Report. Further, the Committee reviewed the Agreed Upon Procedures Report issued by the City’s independent auditors, Chavan & Associates, LLP, which indicated that no exceptions were noted related to the City’s compliance with the terms, covenants and conditions of the Master Installment Sale Agreement related to the bond issuance. The Committee also previously reviewed a detailed list of preliminary/unaudited revenues and expenditures and vendors to whom the expenditures were made at their meeting of November 13, 2023.

By a unanimous vote as indicated below, the Committee found that the expenditures were an appropriate use of the Pothole and Local Street Improvement and Maintenance Transactions and Use Tax as approved by the City of El Cerrito City Council. The Committee is hereby reporting their findings to the City Council and the citizens of the City of El Cerrito pursuant to Section 2.04.320 C of the El Cerrito Municipal Code.

Additionally, the Committee acknowledges and fully supports that the City Council, in their resolutions authorizing expenditures of these funds as budget amendments, are confirming that the expenditures are an appropriate use of the Pothole Repair and Local Street Improvement and Maintenance Transactions and Use Tax.

AYES: Chair Vanessa Hill, Vice-Chair Kathy Fleming, and Committee Member Jia Ma NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Agenda Item No. 6.A.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

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Agenda Item No. 7.A.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October as Italian American Heritage Month in the City of El Cerrito WHEREAS, El Cerrito's Italian American community has contributed greatly to the cultural fabric and demographic landscape of this diverse city since its earliest days; and WHEREAS, for generations, Italians and Italian Americans have played an integral role in the history of El Cerrito; and
WHEREAS, in the early 20th century, Italian immigrants were a major ethnic community in El Cerrito. A “Little Italy” historical-culture paver marker is located at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Potrero Avenue, where numerous Italian neighborhood stores once stood; and
WHEREAS, establishments in the heart of El Cerrito’s Little Italy included Tezzi's Italian Cooperativa, Fandio Bortolotti's Barber Shop, Cisi's Dry Goods, Louie's Club, Poloni's Bakery, Morotti's Store, Magri's Butcher Shop, and many more; and WHEREAS, every year the President of the United States signs an executive order designating the month of October as National Italian American Heritage Month. The proclamation is in recognition of the many achievements, contributions, and successes of Americans of Italian descent as well as Italians in America; and WHEREAS, during Italian American Heritage Month, the rich heritage of Americans of Italian descent is recognized and their immeasurable contributions to the Nation are celebrated.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby declare October as Italian American Heritage Month in the City of El Cerrito and invites everyone to celebrate and reflect on the notable accomplishments and outstanding services by Italian Americans to our Country, our State, and our City.

Dated: October 15, 2024
__________________________
Tessa Rudnick, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 7.B.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Proclaiming November 6, 2024 as Shelter-in-Place Education Day in El Cerrito WHEREAS, public and private schools and childcare centers throughout Contra Costa County will be participating in the Shelter-in-Place Drill on November 6th; and

WHEREAS, Contra Costa Community Awareness Emergency Response Group (CAER) is sponsoring the 23rd Annual Shelter-in-Place Drill and assisting schools and childcare centers with their emergency preparedness; and WHEREAS, emergency response agencies including fire, sheriff and health officials all recommend Shelter-in-Place as the immediate action to take in case of a hazardous release; and
WHEREAS, the Shelter-in-Place Drill increases public awareness about Shelterin-Place as a protective action and gives students and teachers practice in implementing this important procedure; and
WHEREAS, the County Office of Education has endorsed the Shelter-in-Place Drill and encouraged all sites to participate; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito recognizes the importance of preparing for emergencies and encourages participation in the Contra Costa CAER Group’s public education efforts.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito, in support of the parents, teachers, students and staff that will be participating with hundreds of other schools and childcare centers in the Shelter-in-Place Drill, does hereby proclaim November 6, 2024 as “Shelter-in-Place Education Day.”
Dated: October 15, 2024

___________________________
Tessa Rudnick, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 7.C.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing Christ Lutheran Church’s 50 Years of Senior Services to the Adult Community of El Cerrito
WHEREAS, the Christ Lutheran Senior Center opened the first week of November in 1974 in partner with West Contra Costa Unified School District to provide senior services; and
WHEREAS, the Senior Center opens every Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the Senior Center provides conversational German and Spanish, folk dancing, balance exercise, sing-along, and ukulele classes, discussion groups and lunch programs; and
WHEREAS, the ukulele class performs occasionally at the El Cerrito Royale, Shields El Cerrito Nursing Home and the Community Center. Many of the seniors also volunteer in the community at the schools, churches and voting polls during elections; and
WHEREAS, guest speakers talk to the seniors about a variety of topics, including health, recreation, resources, and other matters of interest to the group; and WHEREAS, in the upcoming weeks, representatives from the League of Women Voters and HICAP (the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) will be speaking at the Senior Center to discuss current issues and provide updates to Medicare; and
WHEREAS, prior to the pandemic, the Senior Center served over 70 people.

Currently it serves between 45 to 60 community members each week.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby commend Christ Lutheran Church Senior Center for the many contributions and extends its sincere appreciation to their devotion to the adult community of El Cerrito over the past five decades.

Dated: October 15, 2024
___________________________
Tessa Rudnick, Mayor
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Agenda Item No. 7.D.

EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION
Recognizing October as National Bullying Prevention Month and October 16, 2024 as Unity Day
WHEREAS, bullying is the aggressive use of power targeting another person or group of people with repeated, unwanted words or action, hurting them emotionally or physically; and
WHEREAS, bullying occurs in neighborhoods, playgrounds, schools, and online through technology; and
WHEREAS, various researchers have concluded that bullying is the most common form of violence, affecting millions of American children and adolescents annually; and WHEREAS, targets of bullying are at increased risk for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic achievement, and dropping out of school and students who are repeatedly bullied often fear such activities as riding the bus, going to school, interacting online, and attending community activities; and WHEREAS, children who bully are at greater risk of engaging in more serious violent behaviors; and
WHEREAS, Unity Day promotes kindness, inclusion, and acceptance for all people and provides bullying awareness and prevention resources for residents in El Cerrito and neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS, children and staff in El Cerrito Recreation programs will wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 and take a stand against bullying. Children and staff will participate creative and meaningful activities to demonstrate inclusion and kindness; and
WHEREAS, this event provides a catalyst for everyone to come together with a visual statement that our actions matter not only on one day but every day.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito does hereby proclaim October as National Bullying Prevention Month and October 16, 2024 as Unity Day in El Cerrito and encourages all schools, students, parents, recreation programs, religious institutions, businesses, and community organizations to engage in a variety of awareness and prevention activities designed to make our community safer for everyone.

Dated: October 15, 2024
___________________________
Tessa Rudnick, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.E.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department Subject: Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for September 2024

ACTION PROPOSED
Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of September 2024.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
California Government Code, Title 4. Government of Cities, Division 3, Part 3, Chapter 3, Section 41004 states, “Regularly, at least once each month, the city treasurer shall submit to the city clerk a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. The city treasurer shall file a copy with the legislative body.” In addition, the City’s Comprehensive Financial Policy, Item 5.1 Accounting Standards indicates the City’s accounting and financial reporting systems shall be maintained in conformance with all state and federal laws.
• Month ending September 30, 2024, reflecting 246 Accounts Payable General Warrant Nos. 90832 through 91018, 29 ACH/EFT transactions, and 627 payrollrelated checks and EFTs for a grand total of $4,482,311.74.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
The City’s Comprehensive Financial Policy, which includes ensuring policies, procedures, and systems represent best practices in financial management, is aligned with requirements referenced in California Government Code, Title 4, Chapter 3, Section 41004.

This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization by ensuring the City maintains a strong financial position and a high-preforming organization where employees feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

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Agenda Item No. 7.E.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There is no fiscal impact associated with acceptance of the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Monthly Payment Register September 2024
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Number Date Status Void Reason Reconciled/ Voided Date Source Payee Name Description Transaction Amount Check
90832 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable ADAMS SAFETY TRAINING CHILDCARE EMSA FIRST AIDE/CPR TRAINING $2,250.00 90833 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. GYM SPEAKER $385.82 90834 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable ARROW GLASS COMPANY CASTRO CLUBHOUSE - WINDOW REPLACEMENT & LABOR $650.78 90835 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC. PLAQUES $65.00 90836 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable BOUNDTREE MEDICAL LLC MEDICAL SUPPLIES $112.56 90837 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable BRADLEY ZOOK INVESTIGATIONS PERSONNEL INVESTIGATION $2,255.00 90838 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable CARROLL, JAMES BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION $1,850.00 90839 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable CCCSO LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY FEES 7/8/24 - 1/10/25 $13,155.00 90840 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable CELLEBRITE INC. INSEYETS PRO UFED/PA SUBSCRIPTION 8/22/24-8/21/25 $32,408.51 90841 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS CORP YARD UNIFORMS WEEKLY RENTAL $220.98 90842 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable COMCAST STATION 52 $292.65 90843 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable COUNTY TREASURER ANIMAL CONTROL SVCS 7/1 - 9/30/24 (1Q25) $69,569.00 90844 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable DATA TICKET, INC. BUILDING AND SAFETY $405.58 90845 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC. R&R TWO TIRES CAR 1 $1,454.05 90846 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable EHSD-CC SENIOR NUTRITION CAFE COSTA SENIOR NUTRITION PROG CONTRIB REIMBU $425.40 90847 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable EKI ENVIRONMENT & WATER, INC. STORMWATER COMPLIANCE SUPPORT 23-24 YR (SCV 7/1- $446.16 90848 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable EL CERRITO ART ASSOCIATION MINI GRANT FOR 47TH ANNUAL ART SHOW $2,500.00 90849 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable FORENSIC SERVICES DIVISION FORENSIC TESTING 7/1-7/31/24 $1,430.92 90850 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable GOLDFARB & LIPMAN LLP HOUSING - SVCS THROUGH 3/31/24 $12,512.00 90851 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable HI-TECH INC. E55 REPAIRS $17,773.22 90852 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable HONEY BUCKET CENTRAL PARK SVC 8/20 - 9/16/24 $241.05 90853 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable INTREPID ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS CITY HALL SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE ALARM/SPRINKLER INSPEC $449.00 90854 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable J & O'S COMMERCIAL TIRE CENTER 08 CHEVY UPLANDER TIRES $1,008.17 90855 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS FD PPE $1,039.81 90856 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable LEETE GENERATORS GENERATOR PERMIT $5,990.00 90857 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable MCAVOY, IAN OFF THE BLOCK STEM CAMP WK 10 2024 $5,382.00 90858 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK, INC. RECRUITING, 3 YR NTN MEMBERSHIP 8/30/24-8/30/27 $1,800.00 90859 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC SUPPLIES $277.17 90860 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable OIL CHANGERS OIL CHANGE CAR 26 $183.21 90861 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable PAYMENTUS CORPORATION CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES JUL24 $4,592.02 90862 09/05/2024 Voided/Reissued Printing Error 09/05/2024 Accounts Payable PETTY CASH VOID $212.50 90863 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable PINNACLE PETROLEUM INC UNLEADED FUEL $16,906.61 90864 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable PLACEWORKS SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE $15,772.17 90865 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICS NO PARKING SIGNS, 1,000 COUNT $956.70 90866 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable R3 CONSULTING GROUP SOLID WASTE CONSULTING SVCS JUL2024 $300.00 90867 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, R ZUMBA JULY 2024 $3,634.65 90868 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. TRAFFIC SIGNS AND RIVETS FOR DTOs $1,272.18 90869 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVE B/C VEHICLE BATTERY $220.93 90870 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable SSD ALARM ARLINGTON CLUBHOUSE ALARM SVC JUL2024 $934.19 90871 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable STATE OF CA DEPT OF JUSTICE FINGERPRINTING JULY 2024 $1,139.00 90872 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC. MEDICAL WASTE $979.71 90873 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable SYSCO CREDIT - RETURNED FOOD RAVENCLIFF CAMP $6,518.01 Accounts Payable - Checks
City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2024 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2024 user: Jill Du Pages: 1 of 6 Monday, October 7, 2024
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City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2024 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2024 90874 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable THE ED JONES COMPANY BADGES $45.00 90875 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable TWO BROTHERS POOL & SPA, INC AUG24 SERVICE & REAGENT $3,634.05 90876 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable TYLER TECHNOLOGIES REPORTING FOR AR & IMPORTS CONSULTING $585.00 90877 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE LIBRARY SVC - SHAMPOO CARPES & AREA RUGS 8/13/24 $375.00 90878 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable WEST COAST VENDING SERVICES, INC. FOOD $2,043.50 90879 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable CHAN, CARLA REAL PROPERTY TAX REBATE FOR 630 ALBEMARLE ST $1,770.00 90880 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable GREEN, ANDREW ARLINGTON PARK PICNIC CANCELLATION REFUND $135.00 90881 09/05/2024 Open Accounts Payable COONEY, BRIDGET PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT $212.50 90882 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 90883 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable HEALTH CARE DENTAL TRUST DEN1 - Dental 1* $17,157.49 90884 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable IAFF LOCAL 1230 DUE4 - UNION LOCAL 1230 $5,470.60 90885 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN K1 - Kaiser 1* $234,773.42 90886 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable LEGALSHIELD LEGL - PRE-PAID LEGAL SRVC $182.40 90887 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable NATIONWIDE TRUST COMPANY, FSB FHEA - Fire Health Savings Acct $17,650.00 90888 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $2,018.82 90889 09/10/2024 Open Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REPAR - PARS - ARS 457* $2,715.23 90890 09/06/2024 Open Accounts Payable MUNICIPAL POOLING AUTHORITY MPA - LIfe Insu & Supplemental_Invo 920-38021, September 20 $13,226.32 90891 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable OLIVIERI, MICHAEL OVERTIME MEALS JANUARY - JUNE 2024 $120.00 90892 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC. JULY 24 FD PERMITS $1,800.00 90893 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable A PLUS TREE, LLC PUBLIC TREE MAITENANCE MULTIPLE LOCAITONS AND FIR $48,224.25 90894 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. OFFICE SUPPLIES $31.11 90895 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable APWA APWA MEMBERSHIP DUES - A'SHANTI COLEMAN $195.50 90896 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING: 8/21/24 $102.00 90897 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable BAY ALARM COMPANY STA 51 ALARM 10/1/24 - 12/31/24 $348.75 90898 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable BEND MAILING GREENER EL CERRITO NEWSLETTER: FALL 2024 VOL 41 $976.09 90899 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable CARRION, DAMIEN REIMBURSE FOR APPROVED FIRE CHIEF OFFICER 3A TRA $399.00 90900 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS CORP YARD UNIFORMS WEEKLY RENTAL $211.08 90901 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES TIPPING WALL INSPECTIONS + REPORTS 7/12 & 8/13/24 $1,194.00 90902 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GR DELNORTE TOD COMPLETE STREETS - SVC 6/1-6/30/24 $15,681.18 90903 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOT R3: PM SVC REGEN $1,801.09 90904 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable EBMUD EBMUD 7/1/24 - 8/29/24 $20,470.78 90905 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable EVEREST PLUMBING & DRAIN RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $1,871.00 90906 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable GARDA CL WEST,INC. ARMORED TRANSPORT SVC- SEPT24 $280.00 90907 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable GHILOTTI BROS, INC TOD COMPLETE STREETS C4014.3 $137,829.75 90908 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable GOLDEN BEAR TRANSFER STATION SWEEP SPOILS ON 8/16/24, 1.41 TONS & 8/26/24, 4.78 TONS $859.59 90909 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable KISTER,SAVIO & REI INC MAP CHECKING SVCS $1,755.00 90910 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable MERCURIO BROS. PRINTING, INC, INSPECTION FORMS $143.33 90911 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable NORM FRIEDMAN SPORTS CAMP DROP-INS WKS 1-10 $8,237.88 90912 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable PASTIME HARDWARE CLEANING SUPPLIES $25.34 90913 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable PG&E RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 -PM44104659 $19,484.77 90914 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INC 2005 FORD RANGER MAINTENANCE $1,890.12 90915 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable POSTMASTER USPS BULK PERMIT FOR CITYWIDE PUBLIC INFO PRINT MA $14,500.00 90916 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable ROADPOST USA, INC. FD SATELLITE PHONES - SEP 24 $133.90 90917 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. PLASTIC BARRICADES 70 QTY @ $71.91 EA $5,524.49 90918 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable SEWER WORKS, INC RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $1,730.00 user: Jill Du Pages: 2 of 6 Monday, October 7, 2024
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City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2024 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2024 90919 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable STAR ROOTER AND PLUMBING RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $1,730.00 90920 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable STREAMLINE BUILDERS ARLINGTON PARK IMPROVEMENTS C3082 $19,558.31 90921 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING INC 6FGU30 - HYDRAULIC PUMP SVC $348.25 90922 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE RECYCLING CENTER JANITORIAL SVC AUG24 $7,017.00 90923 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC. AUG24 HOSTING SVCS $1,291.36 90924 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable West Contra Costa Transportation (WCCTAC FY24-25 MEMBER AGENCY DUES $55,911.00 90925 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable WESTERN STATES OIL COMPANY RENEWAL DIESEL $15,427.05 90926 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable ALEXANDER, GLORIA RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $823.00 90927 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $761.65 90928 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $792.00 90929 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES SERVICES RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $792.00 90930 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable CHEN, TERRY RESTROOM KEY RETURN REFUND $25.00 90931 09/12/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST ELEMENT FUEL, INC. RELEASE OF BONDS - SEPT 2024 PART 1 $792.00 90932 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE BUILDING SUPPLIES $425.88 90933 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable 24 HOUR FITNESS USA, LLC GYM MEMBERSHIP AUG2024 $503.86 90934 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable 4LEAF, INC. PROFESSIONAL SVCS STAFFING - JULY24 $53,845.60 90935 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable AIRGAS USA, LLC SCBA GAS $270.81 90936 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT FD 32 REPAIRS $689.50 90937 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC. OFFICE SUPPLIES $40.21 90938 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable AMERIGAS PROPANE INC PROPANE FOR FORKLIFTS 8/14/24 $656.37 90939 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable ASBURY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES USED MOTOR OIL RECYCLING: 9/4/24 $102.00 90940 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable ATCO Pest Control COMMUNITY CENTER PEST CONTROL SVC AUG24 $750.00 90941 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable BADGE FRAME, INC. ORG CHARG $21.00 90942 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAY PUBLIC HEARINGS AUG 24 $426.80 90943 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable BEACON HOME CARE RESPITE PROGRAM JUN-AUG 2024 $2,275.00 90944 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable BLACK, MEI-YU WATER COLOR & ACRYLIC AUG 2024 $228.00 90945 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable BRIDGE HOUSING BRIDGE-MAYFAIR HUD HOPE VI MAIN STREET GRANT $350,000.00 90946 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLC FAIRMONT TEMPS AUG24 $2,129.20 90947 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable CINTAS CORPORATION #054 UNIFORMS CORP YARD UNIFORMS WEEKLY RENTAL $211.08 90948 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable CITY OF RICHMOND CAD FEES - SEP 2024 $70,605.42 90949 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable CITY OF WALNUT CREEK MAYOR'S CONFERENCE FOR COUNCIL MEMBER QUINTO $70.00 90950 09/19/2024 Voided/Reissued Printing Error 09/19/2024 Accounts Payable CONFAB MANUFACTURING COMPANY VOID $16,185.59 90951 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable CPS HR CONSULTING RECRUTING 7/1/24 - 8/3/24 $2,187.11 90952 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable DICKINSON FLEET SVCS / COX AUTOMOT R3: BRAKES + REGEN $3,161.50 90953 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC. R&R 2 TIRES CAR 7 $383.55 90954 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable DUNNIGAN PSYCHOLOGICAL & THREAT A PSYCH EVAL $625.00 90955 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRE INFORMATION SUPPORT SVCS TECHNICAL SVCS $2,850.00 90956 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable FJ&I ENGINEERING, INC. ADA MODIFICATION, CURB RAMP & SIDEWALK PROJECT $230,191.65 90957 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable GABRIEL, BARBARA, A. ADULT BALLET AUG 24 $532.80 90958 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable GARDA CL WEST,INC. ARMORED TRANSPORT SVC - ADD'L AUG 24 $231.53 90959 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable HILLTOP FORD KIA BRAKE PARTS CAR 7 $297.71 90960 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable IMAGETREND LLC ANNUAL FEE 8/28/24 - 8/27/25 $11,235.00 90961 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable JAFFE, SCOT CERAMICS THUR AUG 2024 $374.40 90962 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable JONES, HIROMI HATHA YOGA AUG 2024 $513.00 90963 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable KEL-AIRE HVAC SVC CALL - REPLACE DEFECTIVE CAPACITOR $392.79 user: Jill Du Pages: 3 of 6 Monday, October 7, 2024
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City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2024 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2024 90964 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable KENNEDY, GREG, C EMS QUALITY CONTROL $4,000.00 90965 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable KI RESEARCH INSTITUTE SHINSHIN AIKIDO - AUG 24 $282.00 90966 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS NAME STRIP $1,921.81 90967 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable LACK, CHRIS CERAMICS WEDNESDAYS - AUG24 $374.40 90968 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable LEAF SOPHOS LICENSING LEASE PYMT $1,300.43 90969 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable MORTON'S URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT FAIRMONT CLUBHOUSE PEST CONTROL SVC AUG24 $475.00 90970 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable NAPA RECYCLING & WASTE SERVICES, LLCURBSIDE SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING PROCESSING: AU $15,662.90 90971 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable NOR CAL REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRA SWAT SCHOOL - CHOUDJA $1,000.00 90972 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable NORGE CLEANERS DRY CLEANING - AUG 2024 $477.50 90973 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC OFFICE SUPPLIES $64.93 90974 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable OIL CHANGERS OIL CHANGE CAR 7 $116.53 90975 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable PLAZA AUTO SERVICE INC M3 SMOG INSPECTION $83.50 90976 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable PORTOLA HOTEL & SPA AT MONTEREY BAHOTEL FOR TEAM BLDG TRAINING - DEPOSIT #2 $1,900.00 90977 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable PREMIER GRAPHICS 4TH OF JULY SPONSOR BANNERS $148.95 90978 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable R3 CONSULTING GROUP ON-CALL SOLID WASTE CONSULTING SERVICES $300.00 90979 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable RAMOS, STEPHANIE, R ZUMBA AUG 2024 $4,333.50 90980 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable RDH Building Science Inc, CITY HALL LEAK REPAIR $1,215.33 90981 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable RILE, KATHRYN CERAMICS MON AFTERNOON - AUG24 $374.40 90982 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable RINGCENTRAL, INC. VOIP PHONE SVC 8/14-9/13/24 FOR CITY STAFF $2,045.43 90983 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable ROADSAFE TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, INC. TRAFFIC SIGN 12X18 SIGN: 30 MINUTE PARKING $46.64 90984 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable RUBICON ENTERPRISES INC MONTHLY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE JUL24 $81,330.76 90985 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable S.P. AUTOMOTIVE HYDRAULIC FLUID FOR RECYCLING FLEET $396.86 90986 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable Serological Research Institute LAB FEES $2,900.00 90987 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable SHAHKAR, MEHRAN STRENGTH & BALANCE - AUG 24 $912.00 90988 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable SSD ALARM COMMUNITY CENTER BURGLAR/FIRE ALARM OCT 24 $344.37 90989 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC FACILITY & PARK LIGHTING - CITY HALL CONF RM SVC REQ $17,935.30 90990 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable STAPLES OFFICE SUPPLIES $132.93 90991 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable STERICYCLE, INC. SHREDDING $85.88 90992 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable STEWART'S BODY SHOP VEHICLE REPAIR - CAR 14 $3,517.19 90993 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable SUPERION, LLC SOLAR APP + IMPLEMENTATION IN ETRAKIT AN CD $5,320.08 90994 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable THE LEW EDWARDS GROUP CONSULTING SVCS $8,900.00 90995 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING INC TOYOTA FORKLIFT REPAIR" REPLACE HYDRAULIC PUMP $5,315.08 90996 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable TRB AND ASSOCIATES, INC. PLAN REVIEW/TECHNICAL SVCS JULY24 $47,436.25 90997 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable UNIVERSAL BUILDING SERVICE TRASH CAN LINERS FOR PARKS - 15 CASES BLACK 40-45 G $678.67 90998 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable VERIZON WIRELESS WIRELESS PHONE SERVICE $6,131.87 90999 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable ALTMANN, JEFFERY REAL PROPERTY TAX REBATE FOR 1343 NAVELLIER STRE $3,768.00 91000 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable EBMUD EMBUD 7/7/24 - 9/6/24 $37,594.15 91001 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable REDWOOD PUBLIC LAW, LLP 1755 EASTSHORE (LABOR) - MAY24 $38,265.00 91002 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable WASTEQUIP MANUFACTURING CO LLC 12 - 2 YARD RECYCLLING DUPSTERS FOR REAR LOADER $16,185.59 91003 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable CALPERS LONG TERM CARE PROGRAM PER3 - CALPERS Longterm Care Ins $39.66 91004 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable EL CERRITO FIRE DEPT MGMT GRP MGT1 - FIRE DEPT MGMT GROUP $50.00 user: Jill Du Pages: 4 of 6 Monday, October 7, 2024
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City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2024 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2024 91005 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable EL CERRITO PUBLIC SFTY EE MGMT MGT2 - SAFETY EMPLYEE MGMT GROUP $693.00 91006 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRE ASSOCIATION DUE2 - FIRE ASSN DUES $510.00 91007 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable LIFE INSURANCE OF NORTH AMERICA ACCD - Accidental Death & Dismembermt $61.00 91008 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable POLICE ASSN. DUE1 - POLICE ASSN DUES $5,538.26 91009 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable PRO FIREFIGHTERS ASSN DUES DUE3 - EC PRO FIREFIGHTERS DUES $290.00 91010 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable SEIU LOCAL 1021 COPE - VOLUNTARY COPE DEDUCTION* $1,941.73 91011 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable U.S. BANK - INSTITUTIONAL TRUST - W REPAR - PARS - ARS 457* $2,976.28 91012 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable 360CIVIC PRIVACY SOFTWARE - 1YR 10/1/24 - 9/30/25 $4,752.00 91013 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE REPAIR- UNIT KFD37EL $50,722.15 91014 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable ARMOUR PETROLEUM SERVICE & EQUIPM UST VISUAL INSPECTION ON 9/10/24 $225.00 91015 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable ASHER, MALIK LUNCH-RADAR/LIDAR (4DAYS) $32.00 91016 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable BAY ALARM COMPANY STA 52 REPLACE ALARM DEVICE $1.00 91017 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable BAY AREA NEWS GROUP EAST BAY Legal Advertising 8/1-8/31/2024 $764.36 91018 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable C & K MARKET, INC. RAVENCLIFF SUPPLIES $274.67 91019 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable CHAND, NIRAJAN LUNCH-RADAR/LIDAR (4DAYS) $32.00 91020 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable CHILDCARE CAREERS, LLC FAIRMONT TEMPS $1,829.60 91021 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable CHOUDJA, PATRICK LUNCH-RADAR/LIDAR (4DAYS) $32.00 91022 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable CITY OF FAIRFIELD RANGE USE FEE $891.00 91023 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable CORODATA SHREDDING INC. SHREDDING SVCS AUG 2024 $278.50 91024 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable CSW/STUBER-STROEH ENGINEERING GR DELNORTE TOD COMPLETE STREETS - JUL24 SVCS $4,403.15 91025 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable DELOACH, JALEN LUNCH & MILEAGE $2,120.90 91026 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable DIEGO TRUCK REPAIR ENGINE REPAIR $2,195.14 91027 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable DON'S TIRE SERVICE, INC. R&R 3 TIRES CAR # 9 $575.32 91028 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable DU, JILL MILEAGE - GFOA TRAINING, SACRAMENTO 8/26-8/29/24 $364.48 91029 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable EL CERRITO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FACILITY CANCELLATION- COMMUNITY CENTER $143.00 91030 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable FERGUSON, JOHN M. LUNCH & MILEAGE $780.96 91031 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable FISHER, IRIS, MARION TWO OF TWO PYMTS FOR UTILITY BOX ARTIST $1,250.00 91032 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable FUJIWARA, PATTY CERAMIC MON EVENING AUG 2024 $758.40 91033 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable GYMDOC INC GYM MAINTENANCE $355.91 91034 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable HI-TECH INC. ENGINE HUBCAPS $222.93 91035 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable IRON MOUNTAIN DOCUMENT STORAGE $6,326.17 91036 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable KINSEY, KATHRYNE ANN BRIDGE BEGINNER LESSON & CLASS PASSES AUG 2024 $562.80 91037 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable KNORR SYSTEMS, INC. MINI BULK-SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE $10,732.61 91038 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable L.N. CURTIS & SONS FD PPE $11,389.38 91039 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable LEONE, AARON Per Diem - Law Enforcement Training Camp $350.00 91040 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC SUPPLIES- OFFICE SUPPLIES $350.30 91041 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable OLIVERO PLUMBING INSPECT SPLASH PARK LEAK $682.50 91042 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable OLIVIERI, MICHAEL Per Diem - Law Enforcement Training Camp $350.00 91043 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable RECORDS CONTROL SERVICES, INC. RECORD MANAGEMENT SERVICES $3,038.77 91044 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable SAGE, ZONA ECCRU ARITIST IN RESIDENCE - PYMT 2 or 3 $500.00 91045 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable SSD ALARM CANYON TRAIL CLUBHOUSE ALARM SVC OCT 2024 $131.33 91046 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable TAYLOR, TESS PYMT 1 OF 2 EC POET LAUREATE (4/1/24 - 3/31/25) $1,000.00 91047 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable Williams, Dominique LUNCH & MILEAGE $2,196.00 91048 09/26/2024 Open Accounts Payable ZIMMER-CHU, LISA ECCRU ARITIST IN RESIDENCE - PYMT 2 $500.00 TOTAL CHECKS 217 Transactions $2,111,994.17
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City of El Cerrito
Payment Register
From Payment Date: 9/1/2024 - To Payment Date: 9/30/2024 2971 09/06/2024 Open Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSIT CA - CA Tax $47,690.23 2972 09/06/2024 Open Accounts Payable IRS FED - Fed Tax* $193,211.38 2973 09/06/2024 Open Accounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $59,013.55 2974 09/06/2024 Open Accounts Payable P E R S PE1% - PERS SEIU* $198,496.64 2975 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER PURCHASE POWER POSTAGE CL PYMT SEP-OCT24 $2,000.00 2976 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable PG&E PG&E 8/2/2024 - 9/3/2024 $22,672.17 2977 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable PG&E PG&E 8/1/2024 - 9/2/2024 $30,836.29 2978 09/19/2024 Open Accounts Payable KATZ, JUDY SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES - AUG24 $288.00 2979 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable EDD - PAYROLL TAX DEPOSIT CA - CA Tax $54,914.79 2980 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable IRS FED - Fed Tax* $215,367.91 2981 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable MIssionSquare (name chg 03-2021 formerly ICICM1 - ICMA-457 #300530 FLAT DOLLAR* $56,986.27 2982 09/20/2024 Open Accounts Payable P E R S PE CM PEPRA - PERS CM PEPRA* $205,669.98 2983 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $739.62 2984 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $40.50 2985 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $1,602.53 2986 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $123.94 2987 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $503.67 2988 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable AMEX/AMERICAN EXPRESS MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $60.23 2989 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable CLOVER MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $7.95 2990 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable CLOVER MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $7.95 2991 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable AUTHORIZE.NET MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $327.71 2992 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable AUTHORIZE.NET MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $60.90 2993 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC 52-2112074 $68.58 2994 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $68.57 2995 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES INC MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $68.60 2996 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $7,925.23 2997 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $3,706.61 2998 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable CARDCONNECT MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $9,695.66 2999 09/30/2024 Open Accounts Payable MECHANICS BANK MERCHANT FEE EXPENSE - AUGUST 24 $433.72 TOTAL EFT's: 29 Transactions $1,112,589.18
Checks & EFT's Status Count Transaction Amount
Open 243 $3,208,185.26
Voided 3 $16,398.09
Total 246 $3,224,583.35
PAYROLL All Status Count Transaction Amount
Total Checks 142 $108,397.55
Voided Checks 0 $0.00
Total EFT's 485
Total 627 $1,257,728.39
GRAND TOTAL 873 $4,482,311.74
Accounts Payable EFTs

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
$1,149,330.84
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.F.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Claire Coleman, Budget/Financial Services Manager, Finance Department
Subject: Spending Authority for Fire Vehicle Maintenance Vendors Expected to Exceed $45,000 for FY 2024-25

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution approving spending authority for vendors that may exceed $45,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Resolution 2017-71A, adopted by the City Council on October 3, 2017, authorizes the City Manager to purchase goods and services and enter into professional services agreements in amounts not to exceed $45,000 without City Council authorization, and further requires that purchases and professional service agreements of more than $45,000 for any one vendor in any one fiscal year must be approved by the City Council. Each fiscal year, the City Council affirms the requirement for the single vendor threshold of $45,000 in its resolution adopting the annual budget, most recently with Resolution 2024-46 for FY 2024-25. Additionally, the City's Procurement Policy (Administrative Policy III-1) sets guidelines and requirements for purchases of goods and services using City funds that conform with the approval thresholds set by the City Council and outlines the procedures for the use of purchase orders. Services performed for the City require a contract and insurance verification, while purchases of goods and supplies typically do not.

As a part of Citywide efforts to improve accuracy, transparency, and compliance with City policies, staff identified a number of vendors who provide fleet maintenance services for the Fire Department with whom the City may need to spend over $45,000 in FY 2024-25. The City of El Cerrito uses numerous repair shops for the maintenance and repair of the Fire Department fleet. The shops are selected based on the availability of the shop at the time of repairs. The shops service multiple fire departments and private trucking companies and operate on a case-by-case basis. The City determines which vendor to utilize based on availability at the time of repair needs, and is often unable to determine in advance which repair shop will be able to provide the needed repairs. Additionally, there is an element of uncertainty in what repairs will be required at any given time and the cost of such repairs, leading to uncertainty in how much to allocate to each specific vendor.

In accordance with the Procurement Policy, staff is seeking approval to make purchases estimated above $45,000 throughout the year with the listed vendors on an as-needed basis. Staff are requesting authority to spend over $45,000 with any of the vendors Agenda Packet Page 34 of 191
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listed below to provide the flexibility and purchasing authority to receive necessary fleet repairs. The Fire Department does not expect to spend over $45,000 with all the listed vendors and will not exceed its Council-approved budget, but is seeking approval to ensure the appropriate authorization before repairs become urgent. All purchases included in this agenda bill for approval were included in the FY 2024-25 Budget and do not require additional appropriation authority from the City Council. The original General Fund budget for the Fire Department vehicle maintenance was $175,000. An additional $52,044 was added to this total during the purchase order roll forward process in September for a total budget of $227,044.

List of Vendors for Fire Fleet Maintenance Services
• Alameda County Fire Department
• Cummins, Inc.
• Diego’s Truck Repair
• Hi-Tech EVS, Inc.
• Kelly’s Truck Repair
• Peterson Trucks, Inc

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization; and
• Community Safety

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All expenses referenced in this agenda bill were included within the FY 2024-25 Budget adopted by the City Council on June 18, 2024. The proposed expenditures require Council authorization because they may exceed $45,000 with a single vendor in a single fiscal year, but there is no additional fiscal impact from adopting this resolution.

The resolution includes a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 for each vendor.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

Reviewed by:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2024-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO APPROVING

BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS FOR MAJOR VENDORS
WHEREAS, Resolutions 2017-71A and 2024-46 requires that all purchases totaling over $45,000 with a single vendor in a single fiscal year receive Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Procurement Policy (Administrative Policy III-1) guides all purchasing and bidding procedures to ensure fairness and transparency; and WHEREAS, certain vendors, selected based on excellence in quality, price, and availability, are expected to exceed $45,000 for goods, supplies, and services in the current fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expenditures outlined in this resolution and the associated agenda bill were included in the Council-adopted budget for FY 2024-25 and require no additional appropriation authority.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby authorizes the purchase of goods and on-call services up to the not-toexceed amount detailed for each vendor in the table below.

Vendor
Approved
Expenditure Total
Alameda County Fire Department $75,000
Cummins, Inc. $75,000
Diego’s Truck Repair $75,000
Hi-Tech EVS, Inc. $75,000
Kelly’s Truck Repair $75,000
Peterson Trucks, Inc $75,000
I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 15, 2024 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on .
________________________
Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk
APPROVED:
________________________
Tessa Rudnick, Mayor
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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.G.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Shannon Bassi, Senior Human Resources Analyst, City Management Subject: 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 Fire Chief, Fire Battalion Chief, Police Chief, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, Police Corporal, Police Officer, Police Officer Recruit, Community Service Officer, Police Cadet, Property Evidence Specialist, Police Records Specialist, Senior Police Records Specialist, Police Records Supervisor, and 2) authorize the new classification and/or title change of Battalion Chief/Paramedic.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Per Section 3.10.050 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, the City Council is responsible for adopting Personnel Rules that govern the City's civil service system and Classification Plan. This includes any revisions or amendments to position classifications and job descriptions. The recently completed Classification and Compensation Study provided a valuable opportunity to review all of the City's classifications, and propose changes and modifications where needed to accurately reflect the work of City staff.

The classification portion of the study focused on creating and modifying job classifications that accurately represent the body of work that staff perform, create methods of effective recruitment, retain a talented workforce, and maintain an emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Additionally, each classification was reviewed through an equity lens to ensure the City is creating and promoting a diverse workforce.

The Human Resources Division and the project consultant Koff and Associates worked continuously through the study's process with Department and Division Managers, bargaining units, and other City staff to review all class specifications throughout the City to confirm they are representative of the organizational changes, City services, and duties that have evolved. As a result, all the City's job descriptions were revised, and must now be reviewed by the City Council for final approval. Given the number of job descriptions evaluated, staff plans to bring back a set of proposed classifications to the City Council at each Council meeting until all job descriptions are approved.

The attached proposed job descriptions are presented for City Council's review and approval:

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Existing Classifications With Proposed Changes:
• Fire Chief
• Fire Battalion Chief
• Police Chief
• Police Captain
• Police Lieutenant
• Police Sergeant
• Police Corporal
• Police Officer
• Police Officer Recruit
• Community Service Officer
• Police Cadet
• Property Evidence Specialist
• Police Records Specialist
• Senior Police Records Specialist
• Police Records Supervisor
New/Additional Proposed Classification:
• Battalion Chief/Paramedic
The City's current job descriptions may be viewed at this link:
www.governmentjobs.com/careers/elcerrito/classspecs.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization
• Environmental Sustainability

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no budgetary impacts at this time.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This section is not applicable to this agenda item.

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Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Fire Chief

3. Fire Battalion Chief

4. Police Chief

5. Police Captain

6. Police Lieutenant

7. Police Sergeant

8. Police Corporal

9. Police Officer

10. Police Officer Recruit

11. Community Services Officer

12. Police Cadet

13. Property and Evidence Specialist

14. Police Records Specialist

15. Senior Police Records Specialist

16. Police Records Supervisor

17. Fire Battalion Chief Paramedic
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RESOLUTION 2024-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AMENDING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito has an adopted Classification Plan for positions in the City’s service; and
WHEREAS, the City completed a Citywide Classification and Compensation Study in March 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Classification and Compensation Study included a review of all of the City's classifications and job descriptions, and proposed changes and modifications where needed to accurately reflect the work of City staff; and WHEREAS, City staff has completed review of staffing structure, positions, and recommended revisions to position classifications and job descriptions Citywide.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby amend City’s Classification Plan to authorize implementation of the proposed modifications to include the following new classifications and/or classification title changes:
• Fire Chief
• Battalion Chief
• Police Chief
• Police Captain
• Police Lieutenant
• Police Sergeant
• Police Corporal
• Police Officer
• Police Officer Recruit
• Community Service Officer
• Police Cadet
• Property Evidence Specialist
• Police Records Specialist
• Senior Police Records Specialist
• Police Records Supervisor
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby amend City’s Classification Plan to authorize implementation of the proposed modifications to include the following new classifications and/or classification title changes:
• Battalion Chief/Paramedic
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

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I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 15, 2024 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Attachment 2
FLSA: Exempt

FIRE CHIEF

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Fire Department; areas of responsibility include operations, suppression, prevention, emergency on-call situations, training, and administration; formulates departmental policies, goals, and directives; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with intergovernmental, regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over management, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a department director classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Fire Department, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services. The Fire Chief provides assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, City functions and activities, including the role of the City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

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Council Approved:
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and City needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; explains and justifies programs, policies, and activities as needed; directs the implementation of change. • Directs multi-unit emergency operations; may serve as Incident Commander; conducts pre-incident planning and deploys assigned resources consistent with incident need; directs firefighting operations to ensure all response activities are conducted in a manner consistent with prescribed policies and procedures. • Monitors legal, regulatory, technology, and societal changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the department; determines equipment acquisition, training programs, and procedural changes to ensure retention of qualified staff and the provision of services to the community in an effective, efficient, and economical manner.
• Oversees and supervises the City’s emergency preparedness activities; recommends modifications as needed. • Manages, coordinates, and administers contractual services; coordinates with legal counsel to determine City needs and requirements; negotiates contracts and agreements. • Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of latest trends and innovations in the field of fire safety.
• Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files. • Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the City Manager.
• Responds to public inquiries and concerns and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations. • Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in fire science, fire administration, business or public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable.

Experience:
• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible fire protection management and/or administrative experience, including five (5) years of fire program management experience.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License with Firefighter Endorsement and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License (with Firefighter Endorsement) must be obtained prior to appointment.
• Possession of the following California State Fire Marshal Certificates or equivalent to be maintained throughout employment:
o Firefighter I and Firefighter 2
o Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Pump Apparatus and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Aerial Apparatus Agenda Packet Page 43 of 191
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Council Approved:
o Confined Space Rescue Operations – Technician
o Trench Rescue Technician
o Rescue Systems 1 and Rescue Systems 2
o HAZMAT Technician or Specialist
o ICS 200, ICS 300, and ICS 400
o Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 and 2
o S 404: Safey Officer
o S-339 Division Group Supervisor
• Possession of a Chief Fire Officer Certificate issued from the California State Fire Marshal’s Office to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, evaluation, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision. • Principles and practices of leadership.
• Administrative principles, practices, and methods, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards. • Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of strategic plan development. • Principles and practices of budget administration and contract management. • General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area. • Principles, practices, and procedures of public administration in a municipal setting. • Incident command structure and management.
• Disaster and large-scale incident mitigation plans, including mutual aid, strike team, and disaster mitigation and response.
• Modern firefighting and rescue principles, practices, techniques, and procedures, including the operation and maintenance requirements of various types of fire apparatus and equipment. • Principles and practices of fire prevention, suppression, containment, rescue, and investigation. • Principles and practices of providing emergency medical care. • Practices and techniques of hazardous materials response, containment, and clean-up. • Methods and techniques of developing technical and administrative reports and business correspondence. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

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Council Approved:
• Effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Control and direct emergency situations related to fire prevention, emergency medical response, and hazardous materials incidents, including natural and man-made disasters. • Conducts complex research projects, evaluates alternatives, makes sound recommendations, and prepares effective technical staff reports.
• Direct the establishment of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

The job may involve periodic fieldwork requiring walking or running, or standing on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures to access fire scenes and to identify problems or hazards. In these situations, employees are subject to the same physical requirements as the Firefighter classification including the ability to lift and carry objects and materials up to 100 pounds and drag up to 175 pounds, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. As situations demand, incumbents may serve as an Incident Commander in the field. Employees work in outdoor conditions and are exposed to unsuppressed fire conditions, moving vehicle accident scenes, loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, moving vehicles, smoke, and hazardous or toxic physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with challenging individuals while interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees in this classification may be subject to emergency recall or to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays, sometimes with little to no notice. Attend evening and weekend meetings and/or events, as required.

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Attachment 3
FLSA: Exempt

FIRE BATTALION CHIEF

DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the activities and operations of an assigned fire battalion within the Fire Department; areas of responsibility include fire suppression, prevention, code inspection and enforcement, rescue and public education activities, emergency medical operations, and hazardous materials response; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the management and others in area of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory and technical staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, training, and managing the staff, operations, and activities of an assigned battalion. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include division budget administration, program evaluation, and recommendation and implementation of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, priorities, and standards related to fire operations. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

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• Directs multi-unit emergency operations; serves as Incident Commander; conducts pre-incident planning and deploys assigned resources consistent with incident need; directs firefighting operations to ensure all response activities are conducted in a manner consistent with prescribed policies and procedures. • Supervises, directs, and evaluates training in fire prevention and emergency services; identifies fire training needs of company personnel; trains and instructs personnel in the use of a variety of firefighting apparatus, equipment, tools, and devices; instructs personnel on the location of fire hazards in public buildings and the methods of combating fires in such places; ensures conformance of training and instructional work with department policies and procedures.
• Develops and directs a comprehensive weed abatement program, including fire prevention methods. • Provides for effective and thorough building plan review including new construction, tenant improvement, and vacant structure abatement.
• Creates public fire and life safety education programs based on local loss statistics and available resources consistent with public education needs; promotes programs and may participate in activities around community engagement.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services, including fire incident reports and procurement documents; presents reports to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files and records.
• Administers, coordinates, manages, and personally performs work in support of a variety of departmental programs and activities such as fire administration, prevention, public education, inspection, training, or other aspects of the fire prevention and suppression programs. • Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary; maintains collaborative relationships with mutual aid and joint operations partners. • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in fire suppression and prevention; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Experience:
• At least six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in a municipal fire department, of which three (3) years should be in a management or supervisory capacity.

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• Possession of the following California State Fire Marshal Certificates or equivalent to be maintained throughout employment:
o Firefighter I and Firefighter 2
o Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Pump Apparatus and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Aerial Apparatus
o Confined Space Rescue Operations – Technician
o Trench Rescue Technician
o Low Angle Rope Rescue
o HAZMAT First Responder Awareness
o ICS 200, ICS 300, and ICS 400
o Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 and 2
o S 404: Safey Officer or L-954
o S-339 Division Group Supervisor or l-960
• Possession and completion of the course prerequisites to apply for a Chief Fire Officer Certificate issued from the California State Fire Marshal’s Office.
• Completion of the Chief Fire Officer task book is to be completed within three (3) years of appointment is desirable.
• Possession of a current and valid California State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility. • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures. • Principles and practices of leadership.
• Administrative principles, practices, and methods, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards. • Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Incident command management and structure.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration. • Local street system, location of hydrants, the layout and location of public utilities, potentially hazardous materials, and emergency treatment facilities.
• Technical operation, use, and maintenance of specialized fire apparatus and equipment. • Techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency medical response. • Principles, practices, and technical aspects of fire science, hydraulics, and water flow capacity. • Practices and techniques of hazardous materials response, containment, and clean-up. • Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.

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• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards. • Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the department. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. • Respond to and implement command and control for mitigating emergencies. • Apply the mechanics of firefighting and emergency operations. • Operate pumps, hoses, hydrants, compressors, and a variety of hydraulic and electronic equipment. • Remain calm and be capable of making decisions while working in extremely stressful situations that may present a threat to life and property.
• Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. • Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various businesses, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

The job involves periodic fieldwork serving as an Incident Commander, requiring walking or running, or standing on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures to access fire scenes and to identify problems or hazards. In these situations, employees are subject to the same physical requirements as the Firefighter classification including the ability to lift and carry objects and materials up to 100 pounds and drag up to 175 pounds, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

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Employees work in outdoor conditions and are exposed to unsuppressed fire conditions, moving vehicle accident scenes, loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, moving vehicles, smoke, and hazardous or toxic physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with challenging individuals while interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

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Attachment 4
FLSA: Exempt

POLICE CHIEF

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Police Department including community policing, patrol, traffic, investigations, communications, and support services; formulates departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures, work standards, and internal controls; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and intergovernmental, regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a department director classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Police Department, including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of department policies, procedures, and services. The Police Chief provides assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, City functions and activities, including the role of the City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering the City’s mission, goals, and objectives within general policy guidelines.

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of work, support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; oversees change management and implementation.
• Manages the development and administration of the department budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; researches, identifies, and applies for funding from various sources; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Oversees the development and management of requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; reviews and approves or prepares contract specifications and scopes of work; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; establishes schedule and performance criteria; administers contracts, supervises the work of consultants, and ensures compliance with specifications and City service quality and regulatory requirements; negotiates claims and disputes with contractors and consultants; approves invoices within signature authority.
• Manages the implementation of an organizational philosophy with an emphasis on community-based services, enforcement efforts and internal supervision, and mentoring of staff; ensures members of the department follow legal and professional requirements for police services and law enforcement and comply with the department’s goals of maintaining direct and effective personal contact with members of the community. • Maintains high visibility and accessibility to the community to achieve positive interaction and understanding of City issues.
• Works to build collaborative partnerships between the Police Department and communities served, focusing on developing proactive solutions and increasing trust in police by encouraging interactive partnerships with relevant stakeholders to develop solutions collaboratively. • Meets with local and regional law enforcement agencies to discuss matters of mutual interest to the communities served; serves as a catalyst to mobilize other city/town/county agencies and services; manages mutual aid agreements with other agencies.
• Reviews results of personnel investigations and makes final recommendation on disposition of issues. • Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends and implements modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. • Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects; makes presentations to the City Council and a wide variety of committees, boards, and commissions.
• Attends and participates in meetings and represents the City to elected officials, state, federal, and regional agencies, regulatory agencies, businesses, professional groups, and in meetings with the public; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Monitors legal, regulatory, technology and societal changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the department; determines equipment acquisition, training programs and procedural changes to ensure retention of qualified staff and the provision of services to the community in an effective, efficient, and economical manner; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public safety. • Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and concerns and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Ensures staff compliance with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

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• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, police science, criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:
• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible sworn law enforcement experience in all major phases of police work including three (3) years of management and administrative responsibilities.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment. • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within two (2) years, a valid Management Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of assigned area of responsibility. • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. • Principles and practices of leadership.
• Administrative principles, practices, and methods including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards. • Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of budget and contract management. • General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area. • Principles and philosophies of community policing, including strategic issues and problem solving. • Principles and practices of law enforcement administration, organization, and management. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

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• Respond to and investigate inquiries and concerns and prepare an appropriate response; effectively resolve conflict within assigned area of responsibility; negotiate and resolve complex issues. • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of department goals and objectives. • Conduct research, analyze and interpret data, draw conclusions, and summarize and present information, reports, and data in an effective manner.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals. • Direct the preparation of and/or prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Effectively communicate with the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to maintain firearms qualifications and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. The job involves periodic fieldwork requiring walking or running or standing on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards; vision and manual dexterity to operate an emergency response vehicle at high rates of speed in emergency situations. Finger and manual dexterity are needed to operate police services equipment and firearms, and to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard.

Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to apprehend, lift, carry, push, and pull victims, suspects and equipment as determined within P.O.S.T physical standards, which may include the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with challenging individuals while interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees in this classification are subject to on-call, which may include rotating-duty schedule, weekends, evenings, holidays, and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker. Attend evening and weekend meetings and/or events, as required.

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FLSA: Exempt

POLICE CAPTAIN

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, manages, and provides direction and oversight for the operations of the Police Department; fosters cooperative working relationships within the department and with other agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Police Chief in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Police Chief. Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification in the Police Department. The incumbent leads and manages operations activities and programs in the department and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Police Chief in a variety of areas. Incumbents participate in short- and long-term planning, development, and administration of policies, procedures, and services. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating work with that of other departments and public and private agencies. The Police Captain is distinguished from the Police Chief in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all department programs, functions, and activities, and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.

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relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the Police Chief; directs the implementation of improvements.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; ensures staff comply with POST training requirements; works with employees on performance issues; responds to staff questions and concerns; makes discipline recommendations to the Police Chief. • Leads the implementation of an organizational philosophy with an emphasis on community-based services, enforcement efforts and internal supervision, and mentoring of staff; ensures members of the department follow legal and professional requirements for police services and law enforcement and comply with the department’s goals of maintaining direct and effective personal contact with members of the community. • Supervises the coordination with other departments and other public safety and criminal justice agencies in managing law enforcement and police service incidents and activities; establishes and oversees cooperative working relationships and mutual aid agreements with representatives of other local public safety agencies. • Serves as a liaison for the department; oversees a variety of public relations and outreach work related to department activities; represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, and the public.
• Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department and ensures adherence to Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management protocol. • Directs the maintenance of files, databases, and records related to police services; supervises the preparation of a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence. • Provides staff assistance to the Police Chief; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials. • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement by reviewing crime reports and current publications and monitoring legal, regulatory, technological, and societal changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the department; recommends changes to ensure retention of qualified staff and the provision of services to the community in an effective, efficient, and economical manner. • Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and concerns and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Participates in a variety of public awareness and community engagement activities to promote good public relations and safety awareness.
• May serve on a designated board, commission, or committee. • Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, police science, criminal justice, or a closely related field.

Experience:
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including three (3) years of management and administrative responsibilities.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment. • Possession of or ability to obtain within two (2) years of appointment a valid Management Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility. • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. • Principles and practices of leadership.
• Administrative principles, practices, and methods including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards. • Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and philosophies of community policing, including strategic issues and problem solving. • Principles and practices of law enforcement administration, organization, and management. • Methods and techniques of public relations.
• Incident Command System for large scale emergencies which impact response capabilities. • Principles and practices of budget development and administration. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

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• Conduct research, analyze and interpret data, draw conclusions, and summarize and present information, reports, and data in an effective manner.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the division and City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Effectively communicate with the public.

The job involves periodic fieldwork requiring walking, or running or standing on uneven terrain, and climbing and descending structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards; vision and manual dexterity to operate an emergency response vehicle at high rates of speed in emergency situations. Finger and manual dexterity are needed to operate police services equipment and firearms. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to apprehend, lift, carry, push, and pull victims, suspects and equipment as determined within POST physical standards, which may include the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in a field environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases; and outdoor conditions with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, moving vehicles, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Duties are also performed in an office or station environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with challenging individuals while interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

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FLSA: Exempt

POLICE LIEUTENANT

DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and manages the work of sworn and non-sworn staff of an assigned division within the Police Department; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions and departments; provides complex assistance to management; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Police Captain or management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over sworn, non-sworn, and/or administrative staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a mid-management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the operations of an assigned division within the Police Department. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the division, including developing and implementing policies and procedures, budget administration and reporting, and maintaining positive community relationships and promoting community engagement. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines. The Police Lieutenant is distinguished from Police Captain in that the latter has overall management responsibility for operations within the Police Department and oversees all divisions.

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performance issues; responds to staff questions and concerns; makes discipline recommendations to management.
• Upholds and reinforces an organizational philosophy with an emphasis on community-based services, enforcement efforts and internal supervision, and mentoring of staff. • Coordinates with other departments and other public safety and criminal justice agencies in managing law enforcement and police service incidents and activities; oversees and coordinates cooperative working relationships and mutual aid agreements with representatives of other local public safety agencies.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, and the public.
• Ensures sworn staff maintain a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of identifying and deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, identifying and resolving community issues and problems, and providing assistance to the public. • Investigates and resolves problems with requests for services or concerns regarding police functions; conducts internal investigations of concerns from officers and/or the public; mediates any conflicts or disputes with department personnel or the public; takes appropriate action to ensure a timely and equitable resolution as necessary.
• Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department ensures investigations are conducted in a timely and thorough manner and assumes role of Watch Commander as needed. • Oversees police vehicle and equipment maintenance; ensures equipment is examined and inspected and coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment. • Serves as evidence, property, and records custodian; maintains appropriate security and chain of custody for property and evidence.
• Directs the maintenance of files, databases, and records related to police services; supervises the preparation of a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence. • Provides staff assistance to management; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials. • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement by reviewing crime reports and current publications and monitoring legal, regulatory, technological, and societal changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the department; recommends changes to ensure retention of qualified staff and the provision of services to the community in an effective, efficient, and economical manner. • Participates in a variety of public awareness and community engagement activities to promote good public relations and safety awareness.
• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and concerns and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, police science, criminal justice, or a closely related field.

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Experience:
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible sworn law enforcement experience in all major phases of police work including two (2) years of supervisory experience as a Police Sergeant.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment. • Possession of, or ability to obtain within two (2) years of appointment, a valid Management Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility. • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. • Principles and practices of leadership.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and philosophies of community policing, including strategic issues and problem solving. • Principles and practices of law enforcement administration, organization, and management. • Methods and techniques of public relations.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence.
• Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Select and manage staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. • Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards. • Assist in preparing and administering large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a costeffective manner. • Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. • Respond to and investigate inquiries and concerns and prepare an appropriate response; effectively resolve conflict within assigned area of responsibility; negotiate and resolve complex issues. • Manage law enforcement operations and activities within an assigned division to ensure the protection and safety of community member(s) and property.

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• Evaluate crime trends and formulate plans to address changes in trends. • Supervise the safe and effective operation and maintenance of department equipment and vehicles. • Direct the maintenance of a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems of work performed. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to maintain firearms qualifications and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. The job involves periodic fieldwork requiring walking, or running or standing on uneven terrain, and climbing and descending structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards; vision and manual dexterity to operate an emergency response vehicle at high rates of speed in emergency situations. Finger and manual dexterity are needed to operate police services equipment and firearms.

Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to apprehend, lift, carry, push, and pull victims, suspects and equipment as determined within POST physical standards, which may include the use of proper equipment.

Employees may interact with challenging individuals while interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

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Attachment 7
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POLICE SERGEANT

DEFINITION
Under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates, reviews, and supervises the field or office operations on an assigned shift; supervises, coordinates, and performs the full range of investigations, patrol, traffic, and/or administrative duties; maintains good community relations and engagement; provides assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over sworn, non-sworn, and/or administrative staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full supervisory-level class in the Police Officer series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized law enforcement with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff and for organizing and overseeing day-to-day activities of an assigned shift. Incumbents provide technical level support to management in a variety of areas.

Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines and scope of practice. The Police Sergeant is distinguished from the Police Lieutenant in that the latter has management responsibility for a major unit of the Police Department.

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within the community for the purpose of identifying and deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, identifying and resolving community issues and problems, and providing assistance to the public.
• Supervises and participates in complex criminal investigations and other incidents; coordinates with other public safety and criminal justice agencies in managing law enforcement and police service incidents and activities; responds to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies; assumes initial command; appears and testifies in court as required.
• Supervises the preparation and dissemination a variety of records and reports prepared by subordinate officers; supervises the preparation of court cases; reviews reports and cases prepared by assigned personnel to ensure quality and completeness of information; coaches staff on report writing as necessary.
• Conducts investigations related to concerns about police services from community member(s), internal staff, or other City employees; performs background investigations of potential new hires, both sworn and non-sworn.
• Maintains and facilitates public relations and cooperative working relationships with news media, schools, local organizations, and the general public; attends and speaks at various community functions and meetings; prepares press releases and provides information on police activities to members of the media consistent with City and department policy and procedures. • Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other City departments and outside agencies; oversees and coordinates cooperative working relationships and mutual aid agreements with representatives of other local public safety agencies. • Supports the City’s crime prevention programs by developing relationships with businesses and the community, identifying needs, and preparing recommendations for actions to be taken. • Develops operational plans for special events to include tactical response and staffing; plans, coordinates and supervises traffic control activities for special events, parades, and street closures. • Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and reviews publications to stay current with law enforcement trends.
• Participates in a variety of public awareness and community engagement activities to promote good public relations and safety awareness.
• Represents the City and the Police Department on special projects, in public presentations, and in youth and other community activities.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to the completion of 90 semester units in law enforcement criminal justice, police science, or a closely related field. An associate degree or higher is desirable.

Experience:
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible sworn law enforcement experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

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• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment. • Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. • Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Operations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement department. • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of law enforcement including patrol, investigations, and special operations functions.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence. • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of criminal law, investigation, interrogation, and crime prevention.
• Operational characteristics of vehicles and equipment used in law enforcement. • Criminal court system processes and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of interviewing and eliciting information from victims and witnesses. • Traffic control, enforcement, and education methods.
• Police records, communications, property, and custody system operations. • Procedures in handling warrants, filing complaints, court appearances, and testifying. • Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agents, and impact weapons.
• Methods and techniques of preparing police reports and related documentation. • Techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, report writing, and preparation of correspondence. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

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• Conduct effective interviews with victims and witnesses. • Pursue, apprehend, and subdue suspects in accordance with mandated procedures. • Process crime scenes and maintain chain of custody of evidence. • Monitor changes in laws and court decisions and apply them in work situations. • Make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations. • Operate the equipment and vehicles of the department in a safe and responsible manner. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with community groups; various business, professional, and community organizations; and in meetings with individuals. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials. • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work primarily in a patrol and field environment and to maintain POST physical standards, including mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to operate vehicles in all conditions, frequently at a high rate of speed, to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio.

The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking or running or standing on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards; vision and manual dexterity to operate an emergency response vehicle at high rates of speed in emergency situations. Finger and manual dexterity are needed to operate police services equipment and firearms, and to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to apprehend, lift, carry, push, and pull victims, suspects and equipment as determined within POST physical standards, which may include the use of proper equipment.

Positions also work in a secondary office or station environment, and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

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WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees in this classification are subject to on-call, which may include rotating-duty schedule, weekends, and 24-hour emergency call out with little or no notice in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.

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Attachment 8
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POLICE CORPORAL

DEFINITION
Under direction, leads and performs a wide variety of law enforcement, crime prevention, and community policing work; coordinates and performs specialized investigation and juvenile law enforcement work; directs and participates in training sessions; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; maintains good community relations and engagement; provides assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receive direction from supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Police Officer series responsible for performing complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex requiring considerable independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties and provide training to staff. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. The Police Corporal is distinguished from the Police Sergeant in that the latter is the first supervisory level in the sworn class series responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, evaluating, and reviewing the work of staff on an assigned shift.

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and witnesses; collects and preserves evidence; performs complete investigations and/or cooperates with other law enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development support; participates in special studies to assist in law enforcement efforts. • Prepares reports on shift activities, arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed; prepares and maintains other related reports, logs, records, and accurate files; reviews reports prepared by officers on shift for accuracy and proper documentation. • Patrols an area of the City to observe and address suspicious or potential criminal activity; responds to emergency calls for service, disturbances, thefts, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, and other incidents to protect public safety and property, resolve problems, diffuse situations, and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Makes arrests and serves warrants and subpoenas; takes individuals into custody and may transport them for medical clearance and/or booking at a longer-term facility, as required; supervises the movement and security of prisoners to ensure safe and secure transfer. • Prepares cases for trial; testifies and presents evidence in court; coordinates activities of pre-trial investigation and preparation for the District Attorney’s Office; communicates with Deputy District Attorneys while filing police reports and in preparation for court trial. • Develops and maintains good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations; maintains contact with community member(s) regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public. • Provides initial medical assistance and first aid to injured persons as necessary; responds to mental health emergencies and assesses individuals experiencing various mental health-related ailments to achieve productive outcomes that benefit the health of the individual in crisis as well as the overall safety of the community.
• Supervises movement and security of prisoners to ensure safe and secure transfer. • Provides outreach to homeless individuals; observes for potential physical or behavioral health issues; conducts welfare checks; take appropriate action as needed. • Reviews local and regional crime trends for potential links and identifies trends; communicates with outside agencies to share and/or obtain information regarding investigations. • Works with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and students to keep students safe, identify and resolve issues on campus, and prevent and investigate crime. • Participates in a variety of public awareness and community engagement activities to promote good public relations and safety awareness.
• Represents the City and the Police Department on special projects and in public presentations and youth and other community activities.
• Identifies maintenance needs in the police facility and related equipment to ensure that facility and equipment are maintained and remain in correct and safe working condition. • Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to the completion of 60 semester units in law enforcement criminal justice, police science, or a closely related field. An associate degree or higher is desirable.

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Experience:
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement. Experience with the City of El Cerrito is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment. • Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Principles of providing functional direction and training. • Operations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement department. • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of law enforcement including patrol, investigations, and special operations functions.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence. • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of criminal law, investigation, interrogation, and crime prevention.
• Operational characteristics of vehicles and equipment used in law enforcement. • Criminal court system processes and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of interviewing and eliciting information from victims and witnesses. • Traffic control, enforcement, and education methods.
• Police records, communications, property, and custody system operations. • Procedures in handling warrants, filing concerns, court appearances, and testifying. • Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agents, and impact weapons.
• Methods and techniques of preparing police reports and related documentation. • Techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, report writing, and preparation of correspondence. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. • Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction. • Lead and perform law enforcement duties within an assigned program area to ensure the protection and safety of community member(s) and property.
• Observe accurately; recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places. • Identify and be responsive to community issues, concerns, and needs. • Conduct effective interviews with victims and witnesses. • Pursue, apprehend, and subdue suspects in accordance with mandated procedures.

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• Process crime scenes and maintain chain of custody of evidence. • Monitor changes in laws and court decisions and apply them in work situations. • Make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations. • Operate the equipment and vehicles of the department in a safe and responsible manner. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with community groups; various business, professional, and community organizations; and in meetings with individuals. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials. • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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Attachment 9
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POLICE OFFICER

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of law enforcement, crime prevention, and community policing work; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; maintains good community relations and engagement; provides assistance to the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This sworn classification is responsible for independently performing law enforcement duties in support of the Police Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Corporal in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series, such as performing specialized investigations and/or providing technical and functional lead direction over assigned staff.

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• Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with concerns or unusual situations; communicates with community stakeholders on quality-of-life issues and facilitates discussion towards viable, long-term solutions. • Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; stops and warns drivers or issues citations as appropriate; assists motorists with inoperable vehicles and arranges for removal of stranded vehicles; provides direction and traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events, or other congested situations.
• Makes arrests and serves warrants and subpoenas; takes individuals into custody and may transport them for medical clearance and/or booking at a longer-term facility, as required. • Prepares cases for trial; testifies and presents evidence in court; coordinates activities of pre-trial investigation and preparation for the District Attorney’s Office; communicates with Deputy District Attorneys while filing police reports and in preparation for court trial. • Develops and maintains good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations; maintains contact with community member(s) regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public. • Provides initial medical assistance and first aid to injured persons as necessary; responds to mental health emergencies and assesses individuals experiencing various mental health-related ailments to achieve productive outcomes that benefit the health of the individual in crisis as well as the overall safety of the community.
• Provides outreach to homeless individuals; observes for potential physical or behavioral health issues; conducts welfare checks; take appropriate action as needed. • Reviews local and regional crime trends for potential links and identifies trends; communicates with outside agencies to share and/or obtain information regarding investigations. • Works with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and students to keep students safe, identify and resolve issues on campus, and prevent and investigate crime. • Participates in a variety of public awareness and community engagement activities to promote good public relations and safety awareness.
• Represents the City and the Police Department on special projects and in public presentations and youth and other community activities.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a closely related field. Some college level coursework is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment. • Possession of, or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of appointment, a valid Basic Certificate Agenda Packet Page 73 of 191
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issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Operations and services of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement department. • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of law enforcement including patrol, investigations, and special operations functions.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence. • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of criminal law, investigation, interrogation, and crime prevention.
• Operational characteristics of vehicles and equipment used in law enforcement. • Criminal court system processes and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of interviewing and eliciting information from victims and witnesses. • Traffic control, enforcement, and education methods.
• Police records, communications, property, and custody system operations. • Procedures in handling warrants, filing complaints, court appearances, and testifying. • Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agents, and impact weapons.
• Methods and techniques of preparing police reports and related documentation. • Techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping, report writing, and preparation of correspondence. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Perform law enforcement duties within an assigned program area to ensure the protection and safety of community member(s) and property.
• Observe accurately; recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places. • Identify and be responsive to community issues, concerns, and needs. • Conduct effective interviews with victims and witnesses. • Pursue, apprehend, and subdue suspects in accordance with mandated procedures. • Process crime scenes and maintain chain of custody of evidence. • Monitor changes in laws and court decisions and apply them in work situations. • Make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations. • Operate the equipment and vehicles of the department in a safe and responsible manner. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with community groups; various business, professional, and community organizations; and in meetings with individuals. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.

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• Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Positions also work in a secondary office or station environment, and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

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Attachment 10
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT

DEFINITION
Under immediate supervision, actively participates in the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) prescribed police academy training program; receives field officer training within the Police Department; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the non-sworn, trainee-level classification in the Police Officer series; and actively participates in POST police academy training and receives field training from department staff.

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QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Knowledge of:
• Basic functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies. • Basic principles of record keeping.
• Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Learn and apply knowledge of the El Cerrito Police Department organization, rules, and regulations, including City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Learn principles and techniques of patrol procedures, community service, crime prevention, and public relations.
• Learn enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal law, arrest and control techniques, crowd control, and the enforcement of those laws.
• Learn principles and techniques of proper use and maintenance of firearms. • Learn proper and safe vehicle operation.
• Learn basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and interviewing witnesses. • Learn, understand, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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Employees must possess the ability to apprehend, lift, carry, push, and pull victims, suspects and equipment as determined within POST physical standards, which may include the use of proper equipment.

Positions also work in a secondary office or station environment, and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

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FLSA: Non-Exempt

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of field and administrative activities in support of law enforcement services, community needs, and City programs; provides comprehensive non-sworn staff support to sworn and non-sworn supervisory and management personnel on a wide variety of law enforcement programs, projects, and services; responds to public requests; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing clerical non-sworn duties in support of community outreach and law enforcement activities. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

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aid.
• Transports victims, witnesses, and equipment; assists with processing cooperative detainees; performs live scan fingerprints for detainees and the public. • Processes, collects, and documents property crime scenes for latent fingerprints as assigned. • Observes and reports damaged street signs, inoperative traffic signals, and curb markings in need of maintenance, processes requests from the public for updated curb markings and street signs. • Performs research and review of community data, acts as a liaison between the department and the community in area of responsibility.
• Participates in a variety of public awareness and community engagement activities to promote good public relations and safety awareness.
• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:
• Two (2) years of experience in a law enforcement support position, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, and procedures of basic law enforcement operations, activities, and terminology. • Principles and practices of effective community relations. • Interview techniques.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work.
• Procedures and techniques of evidence collection and processing. • Techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner under patrol conditions. • Principles and practices of record keeping and report preparation. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

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Ability to:
• Learn, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and city policies and procedures, laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Obtain necessary information from individuals in stressful or emergency situations. • Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems/issues; collect relevant information; evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action. • Observe accurately, recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, facts of incidents, and places. • Perform technical, detailed, and responsible office support work. • Operate radio communication equipment.
• Operate a vehicle and patrol equipment in a safe and effective manner. • Investigate and interview concerning crime, traffic, and related incidents. • Perform basic first aid and CPR procedures.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive, and concise reports and other information related to observed violations.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

When assigned to the field, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 25 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in a field environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases; and outdoor conditions with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, moving vehicles, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Duties are also performed in an office or station environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical Agenda Packet Page 81 of 191
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Attachment 12
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POLICE CADET

DEFINITION
Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of non-sworn law enforcement duties to support the Police Department such as community engagement, customer service, and a variety of clerical duties; attends community and special events and crime prevention initiatives; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a temporary non-sworn classification. Cadets are hired into this position for up to a five-year period or until completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent, while exploring the interest and competency for regular employment in law enforcement. The Police Cadet classification is exposed to the day-to-day operations of the Police Department and serves as a bridge for community youth to prepare and enter into a law enforcement career through an apprenticeship program.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and actively working towards a degree. To maintain employment as a Police Cadet, and at the Agenda Packet Page 83 of 191
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discretion of the Police Chief, the individual must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester or 8 quarter units and maintain a “C” average.

Knowledge of:
• Basic functions, principles, and practices of law enforcement agencies. • Basic principles of record keeping and data entry.
• Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Learn and apply knowledge of the El Cerrito Police Department organization, rules, and regulations, including City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Perform varied office and customer service support work with accuracy and speed. • Learn police terminology and law enforcement codes.
• Learn and apply principles, practices, methods, and techniques of records management including legal obligations with respect to the release of data and reports. • Learn, understand, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

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Attachment 13
FLSA: Non-Exempt

PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SPECIALIST

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, receives, secures, safeguards, and preserves all incoming property and evidence to the Police Department; ensures the safety and careful handling of evidence; maintains and updates records detailing the location or disposition of all property and evidence received; releases and disposes of evidence and property in compliance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This journey-level non-sworn classification is responsible for independently performing technical duties in support of property and evidence handling, storage, and preservation in the Police Department.

Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

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property requiring specialized process.
• Uses safety precautions and follows procedures to properly handle property, evidence, and related items to prevent injury, avoid contamination, and ensure chain of custody. • Prepares detailed records of evidence inventory and maintains orderly appearance of property file area; catalogs and maintains continuous property inventory record; maintains security and control. • Researches firearms ownership history and ensures compliance with Department of Justice Law Enforcement Gun Release background check procedures before release of firearms. • Coordinates with the District Attorney's Office regarding firearms confiscation petitions; enters gun information into CLETS; receives status updates on firearms after court hearings; sends release letters or prepares firearm for destruction; secures court orders for the destruction of controlled substances and firearms on adjudicated cases.
• Coordinates with Professional Standards to facilitate periodic audits and inventories of the property and evidence operation.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures and identifies resources needed to review with appropriate management staff prior to implementation. • Participates in forecasting funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies; purchases property and evidence equipment, materials, and supplies; researches providers and makes recommendations regarding contract services; monitors expenditures and recommends adjustments as necessary. • Testifies in court regarding the chain of custody of evidence, as necessary. • Provides staff assistance to the Police Management Team; participates on a variety of meetings, committees, and forums; prepares and present staff reports, and other correspondence as requested. • Responds to inquiries in person and over the phone from the public and City staff regarding property; performs research and coordinates with other agencies and departments as needed to respond accurately.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in property and evidence.

Experience:
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in law enforcement support or administrative services that include some experience in handling property and evidence.

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• Possession of, or ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of appointment, a valid Certified Property and Evidence Specialist certification from the International Association for Property and Evidence, to be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge of:
• Principles and proper methods of receiving, handling, storing, and inventorying property and evidence.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the handling of dangerous materials, controlled substances, and firearms.
• Court procedures and operations related to assigned work. • Principles, practices, procedures, and terminology used in law enforcement work. • Rules of evidence pertaining to the identification, marking, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and inventory control. • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Receive, properly and safely handle, store, and maintain an inventory of property and evidence. • Research, analyze, and evaluate disposition of inventoried property. • Organize and maintain detailed and accurate records of property inventory items. • Present accurate court testimony concerning evidential property. • Safely handle and care for firearms and controlled substances. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, documentation, and other written materials. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this Agenda Packet Page 88 of 191
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classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.

When assigned to property and evidence warehouse, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas, with exposure to hazardous materials. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees in an office with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions, or a station environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases. Employees may be exposed to hazardous physical substances and/or fumes when handling and storing evidence. Employees may interact with challenging individuals while interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.

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Attachment 14
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative, clerical, and customer service duties involved in the maintenance, processing, and distribution of police records and property and processing of background checks and fingerprints; maintains the department’s records management system; supports Police Administration; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Police Records Supervisor or assigned supervisor or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This journey-level classification is responsible for independently performing clerical and customer service duties in support of the Police Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. The Police Records Specialist is distinguished from the Senior Police Records Specialist in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series, such as facilitating staff training, and/or technical and functional direction over assigned staff.

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according to established policies and procedures; purges records and files as required. • Receives, organizes, disseminates, and tracks subpoenas received by the Police Department. • Conducts "live scan" electronic transfer of fingerprints; receives and conducts background checks as requested; collects associated fees.
• Receives, records, stores, ensures security of, purges, and retrieves items of property or evidence; maintains chain of custody records for property items; maintains suspense file of stored property and sends notices to owners of unclaimed property; corresponds with property owners or persons recovering property.
• Performs a variety of office support duties, including processing mail, ordering and maintaining office supplies and forms, balancing cash drawer, recording transactions and totals, and preparing deposits, and sorting, filing, copying, and distributing a variety of documents. • Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:
• Two (2) years of clerical experience, inventory control, records management, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of record keeping and management. • Business arithmetic.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Learn principles, practices, methods, and techniques of law enforcement agencies. • Learn police terminology and law enforcement codes.

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• Learn legal obligations with respect to the release of data and reports. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy. • Maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate. • Compile and summarize information from a variety of sources. • Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.

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FLSA: Non-Exempt

SENIOR POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST

DEFINITION
Under direction, leads and participates in a variety of administrative, clerical, and customer service duties involved in the maintenance, processing, and distribution of police records and property and processing of background checks and fingerprints; provides assistance to the Police Records Supervisor and Police Administration in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Police Records Supervisor. Exercises technical and functional lead direction over and provides training to assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Police Records Specialist series responsible for performing complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex requiring considerable independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. The Senior Police Records Specialist is distinguished from the Police Records Supervisor in that the latter is the full supervisory classification with responsibilities for the supervision and evaluation of assigned staff.

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screening and forwarding telephone calls.
• Provides general information regarding department policies, procedures, requests for information, and requests for service in person and by telephone.
• Leads and participates in the processing and filing of police records and reports such as bookings, warrants, citations, permits, petitions, and criminal and non-criminal reports; redacts confidential information when required.
• Verifies and reviews records and reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and unit policies and procedures in determining completeness of reports, records, and files. • Prepares and distributes arrest packets to the District Attorney’s office. • Receives, organizes, disseminates, and tracks subpoenas received by the Police Department. • Assembles and compiles information for a variety of departmental, state mandated, and statistical reports; provides research assistance to officers and other law enforcement personnel. • Processes citations including dispositions, parking citations, administrative citations, moving citations, warrants, and bonds.
• Receives, records, stores, ensures security of, purges, and retrieves items of property or evidence; maintains chain of custody records for property items; maintains suspense file of stored property and sends notices to owners of unclaimed property; corresponds with property owners or persons recovering property.
• Organizes and maintains accurate and detailed databases, files, and records; inputs and maintains a variety of data into assigned databases and systems; verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information; ensures compliance with established records retention schedules including archiving, scanning, and destructing files. • Performs a variety of office support duties, including processing mail, ordering and maintaining office supplies and forms, balancing cash drawer, recording transactions and totals, and preparing deposits, and sorting, filing, copying, and distributing a variety of documents. • Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing police records processing and maintenance duties.

Knowledge of:
• Principles of providing functional lead direction and training.

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• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of law enforcement agencies. • Police terminology and law enforcement codes.
• Legal obligations with respect to the release of data and reports. • Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of record keeping and management. • Business arithmetic.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. • City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. • Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction. • Lead and perform a variety of administrative, clerical, and customer service functions applicable to police department operations.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Enter and retrieve data from a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy. • Maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate. • Compile and summarize information from a variety of sources. • Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

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WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.

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FLSA: Non-Exempt

POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION
Under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff performing a variety of administrative, clerical, and customer service duties in support of the Police Department; supervises, plans, and coordinates the maintenance, processing, and distribution of police records and property and processing of background checks and fingerprints; ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies; provides assistance to Police Administration in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over administrative support staff and assigned classifications.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full supervisory-level class in the Police Records series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized records management work with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work, while performing the most complex work in the series. The Police Records Supervisor is distinguished from the Senior Police Records Specialist in that Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff and for organizing and overseeing day-to-day security and control of records and property. Incumbents provide technical level support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and judgment within established guidelines and scope of practice.

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• Supervises and performs the most complex administrative, clerical, and customer service functions applicable to police department operations including the processing, maintenance, and release of property and police records in accordance with established laws, regulations, and City policies. • Supervises and participates in the maintenance, update, and disposal of records according to established policies and procedures, including indexing a wide variety of violations and notifications, tracking and filing reports, and redacting confidential information when required; purges records and files as required.
• Supervises the preparation of documents for court, processing subpoenas, and sealing records; makes court appearances as needed.
• Receives, records, stores, ensures security of, purges, and retrieves items of property or evidence; maintains chain of custody records for property items; maintains suspense file of stored property and sends notices to owners of unclaimed property; corresponds with property owners or persons recovering property.
• Oversees and participates in assembling and compiling information for a variety of departmental, state mandated, and staff reports; verifies and reviews reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established regulations and procedures. • Supervises the use of department information technology systems and equipment; ensures that systems and equipment are properly operated, maintained, and secured when not in use; oversees and schedules the service, repair, and replacement of systems and equipment as needed. • Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other divisions and outside agencies. • Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
• Acts as the department agency terminal coordinator; oversees California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) compliance and training. • On occasion, assists with the custody of prisoners and arrestees. • Responds to public inquiries and concerns and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in police records management. An associate degree is desirable.

Experience:
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible records management experience in a public safety environment with one year of lead experience.

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maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment.

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WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker.

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FLSA: Exempt

FIRE BATTALION CHIEF/PARAMEDIC ASSIGNMENT

DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the activities and operations of an assigned Fire Battalion within the Fire Department; areas of responsibility include fire suppression, prevention, code inspection and enforcement, rescue and public education activities, emergency medical operations, and hazardous materials response; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; supervises and assists in rendering first aid at an emergency incident; may operate as the OnScene Coordinator for Advanced Life Support (ALS); provides complex and responsible support to the management and others in area of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory and technical staff.

Additionally, incumbents in this classification may be assigned the specific role of On-Scene Program Coordinator which requires an advanced, additional level of responsibility to maintain the City’s certification in Advanced Life Support (ALS). This assignment requires a complex level of knowledge, skill, administration, accountability, and responsibility in order to meet the legal obligations set forth by the county to maintain the City’s certification and ability to perform ALS services. The essential functions of this role include but are not limited:
• Provide direct supervision of sworn EMS staff.
• Maintain deep understanding local ALS protocols and California state ALS scope of practice. • Keep the department current with mandated local and state EMS authority notifications. • Maintain a deep understanding of local and state EMS authorities’ investigation process, including notifications, timeframes, outcomes, and appeals.
• Assist in managing the EMS budget, procurement, and contract processes and procedures. • Serves as the Manager of the fire department’s HIPPA compliant patient care software. • Serve as the pre-hospital liaison-addressing patient care issues and hospital complaints. • Assist in the development, design, and implementation of EMS education, training, and testing for Agenda Packet Page 101 of 191
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paramedics and EMTs.
• Attending member of EMS committees and conferences, as assigned. • Develop and manage the EMS quality assurance program. • Act as a liaison between the paramedic schools, preceptors, and the local emergency medical authority. • Deliver EMS portion of probationary evaluation.
• Assist with the selection of new equipment and training devices. • Manage the fire department’s Narcotics program.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. • Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of an assigned battalion, including fire suppression, prevention, code inspection and enforcement, rescue and public education activities, emergency medical operations and hazardous materials response. • Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures. • Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding. • Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Directs multi-unit emergency operations; serves as Incident Commander; conducts pre-incident planning and deploys assigned resources consistent with incident need; directs firefighting operations to ensure all response activities are conducted in a manner consistent with prescribed policies and procedures. • Supervises, directs, and evaluates training in fire prevention and emergency services; identifies fire training needs of company personnel; trains and instructs personnel in the use of a variety of firefighting apparatus, equipment, tools, and devices; instructs personnel on the location of fire hazards in public buildings and the methods of combating fires in such places; ensures conformance of training and instructional work with department policies and procedures.
• Develops and directs a comprehensive weed abatement program, including fire prevention methods. • Provides for effective and thorough building plan review including new construction, tenant improvement, and vacant structure abatement.
• Responds to emergency calls; supervises and provides immediate Basic and/or Advanced Life Support care to patients, including obstetric patients.
• Supervises and assists in rendering first aid at an emergency incident; operates as the On-Scene Coordinator for Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Creates public fire and life safety education programs based on local loss statistics and available resources consistent with public education needs; promotes programs and may participate in activities around community engagement.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services, including fire incident reports and procurement documents; presents reports to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files and records.

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• Administers, coordinates, manages, and personally performs work in support of a variety of departmental programs and activities such as fire administration, prevention, public education, inspection, training, or other aspects of the fire prevention and suppression programs. • Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary; maintains collaborative relationships with mutual aid and joint operations partners.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of latest trends and innovations in fire suppression and prevention; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Ensures staff compliance with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains working relationship with the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA). • Ensures fire department personnel remain certified and accredited within the county EMS system, tracking continuing education requirements.
• Submits monthly reports required by the LEMSA pertinent for First Responder ALS program compliance and funding.
• Tracks call for service, response time, skill and procedure data required by LEMSA. • Orders, tracks and ensures accountability of narcotics required for paramedics.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in fire science, public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable. Completion of a paramedic training program that meets the requirements for licensing in the State of California.

Experience:
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the management or administration of a municipal fire department, of which three (3) years should be in a management or supervisory capacity; and Licenses and Certifications:
• Possession of a current and valid California Driver’s License with Firefighter Endorsement and satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment. An out-of-state license may be used during the hiring process, but a valid California Driver’s License (with Firefighter Endorsement) must be obtained prior to appointment.
• Possession of the following California State Fire Marshal Certificates or equivalent to be maintained throughout employment:
o Firefighter I and Firefighter 2
o Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Pump Apparatus and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Aerial Apparatus o Confined Space Rescue Operations – Technician
o Trench Rescue Technician
o Low Angle Rope Rescue
o HAZMAT First Responder Awareness
o ICS 200, ICS 300, and ICS 400
o Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 1 and 2
o S 404: Safey Officer or L-954
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o S-339 Division Group Supervisor or l-960
• Possession and completion of the course prerequisites to apply for a Chief Fire Officer Certificate issued from the California State Fire Marshal’s Office.
• Completion of the Chief Fire Officer task book is to be completed within three (3) years of appointment is desirable.
• Possession of a current and valid California State Paramedic License (EMT-P). • Maintain accreditation by Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) or the State of California to be maintained throughout employment.
• Maintain all required EMS certifications (PALS/PEPP and ACLS Knowledge of:
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility. • Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Administrative principles, practices, and methods, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards. • Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Incident command management and structure.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration. • Local street system, location of hydrants, the layout and location of public utilities, potentially hazardous materials, and emergency treatment facilities.
• Technical operation, use, and maintenance of specialized fire apparatus and equipment. • Techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency medical response. • Principles, practices, and technical aspects of fire science, hydraulics, and water flow capacity. • Practices and techniques of hazardous materials response, containment, and clean-up. • Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
• Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. • Techniques for de-escalation and providing a high level of customer service by effectively assisting with the public, vendors, and City staff.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

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• Respond to and implement command and control for mitigating emergencies. • Apply the mechanics of firefighting and emergency operations. • Operate pumps, hoses, hydrants, compressors, and a variety of hydraulic and electronic equipment. • Remain calm and be capable of making decisions while working in extremely stressful situations that may present a threat to life and property.
• Work within a command structure requiring strict adherence to the following of orders. • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials. • Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques. • Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present technical information and data in an effective manner. • Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various businesses, professional and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals. • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. • Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language. • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted during work. • Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. The job involves periodic fieldwork serving as an Incident Commander, requiring walking or running, or standing on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures as well as ladders to access fire scenes and to identify problems or hazards. In these situations, employees are subject to the same physical requirements as the Firefighter classification including the ability to lift and carry objects and materials up to 100 pounds and drag up to 175 pounds, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Must pass annual fit testing for SCBA and N-95 respiratory mask.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. As situations demand, incumbents may serve as Incident Commander in the field. In these situations, employees are subject to the same physical requirements and IDLH atmospheres as the Firefighter classification. Employees work in outdoor conditions and are exposed to unsuppressed fire conditions, motor vehicle accident scenes, loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, moving vehicles, smoke, and hazardous or toxic physical substances and fumes-Same conditions as Firefighter classification. Employees may interact with challenging individuals while interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures.

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AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.H.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Jennifer Bright, Management Assistant; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
Subject: Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Urban 37, Inc. for OnCall Building Services

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Urban37, Inc. to provide on-call building services for three years, with a two-year option to extend, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per fiscal year.

BACKGROUND
The Community Development Department, Building Division issues approximately 1,200 building permits annually. Most of these permits service the City’s existing residential housing stock (minor and major remodels, roof replacements, water heaters, window replacements etc.) and minor commercial tenant improvements. A smaller number in volume, and more difficult to predict, is for new multifamily construction projects or larger commercial tenant improvements. The Building Division consists of seven approved positions, including (1) Building Official, two (2) permit technicians, two (2) building inspectors, one (1) plan checker and (1) neighborhood preservation officer.

Building Division on-call contracts were originally developed in 2017 (Resolution 2017- 24) to efficiently meet the specialized new construction plan check and inspection need that resulted from the adoption of the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan, on top of the regular single-family and multifamily remodels, as well as to efficiently support the intermittent need for temporary staffing to maintain staffing levels and cover for vacancies, illness etc. Both during the pandemic, and since then, due to challenges in the building services industry and the tight labor market, the Department has relied heavily on consultants to fill positions in the Building Division.

The original on-call contracts (Resolution 2017-24) authorized the City Manager to execute professional services agreements with ten consulting firms to provide building services for an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year. Between 2017 and 2024, amendments were authorized to increase the annual allowance for some of the selected firms in order to cover vacancies. The Building Division largely operates on a cost recovery basis, so the costs of the professional services contract are dependent upon level of activity, revenues and staffing needs.

In 2023, the Community Development Department renewed the 2017 list of on- call services by releasing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Building, Planning, Fire (Plan Review and Inspection), and Engineering Consulting Services. Nine (9) firms were awarded contracts with a total not to exceed amount of $2,000,000 (Resolution 2023- Agenda Packet Page 106 of 191
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67) per fiscal year. The RFQ stated that should the City need additional firms, during the term of the established contracts, additional Statements of Qualifications may be sought. Three (3) of the nine (9) firms, 4 Leaf, Inc. and TRB + Associates, and Bureau Veritas were approved to provide building services.

The Building Division is currently filling staff vacancies due to retirements and other leaves for five (5) positions, including the City’s Building Official, two permit technicians and two building inspectors. Plan Check for large projects is also provided by the firms under contract. Urban 37, Inc. (Urban 37) is a newly established, woman-owned and operated consulting firm specializing in delivering staffing services and augmentation, plan review and consulting services to municipalities. Staff who have provided exemplary services to the City are now employed by Urban 37. In August, Urban 37 submitted an Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responsive to the City’s RFQ and were subsequently interviewed and recommended for contract award by Community Development Department staff.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 4526, state and local agencies are allowed to select professional firms such as these on the basis of demonstrated competency and professional qualifications versus using only the lowest bidder. That approach is also consistent with the City’s procurement policy. Because the anticipated amount of work is variable in scope and the timing of permit submittals is hard to predict, on-call agreements with consultant firms are appropriate to allow for rapid procurement of services. Many cities choose to enter into on-call agreements with multiple firms in order to ensure that specialty services are available and that any one consultant’s workload limits will not prevent a city from meeting service delivery goals. For certain projects, a city may ask for proposals from more than one on-call firm to further ensure their compatibility. All task orders implemented through the contracts are contingent upon available budget in the division or department requiring the service.

ANALYSIS
Community Development continues to have vacancies, including one staff person on administrative leave, in key positions that provide Building Official, inspection and counter/permit technician services. The issue is twofold. In discussions with other cities and consulting firms, there continues to be a shortage of qualified staff and the City’s salaries continue to be on the lower end. The City did work with an outside recruiter to try to first fill the Building Official position, but was not successful. At the same time, the division continues to be quite busy and is having a strong year with 347 permits issued in the first quarter. (335 permits were issued in the first quarter Fiscal Year 2024.) In addition to servicing the existing single-family and multifamily sector, the division is overseeing the completion of the 69-unit Mayfair Affordable below-market rate project and several small and large commercial projects, including the completion of the Security Public Storage, Autozone, Baysics (Mayfair Market) and oversaw the completion of the relocated Marshalls.

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As the building services market fluctuates, it is common to see personnel shifts among consultant firms, sometimes losing employees to jurisdictions, the private sector, or other firms, thus narrowing the hiring pool making it more important to contract with multiple firms, ensuring staff availability to cover vacancies, sick leave, vacations, and other City staffing needs as they arise. Urban 37’s statement of qualifications and interview demonstrated that their roster includes personnel that can assist the city to provide excellent and seamless services.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• High Performing Organization by enabling the City to provide required and professional building services in a professional and timely manner.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
This proposed action does not constitute a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). No further environmental review is needed to execute a contract.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no funds being requested as part of this action. Expenses and associated revenues have been budgeted in the Departments’ operating budget both in salaries and wages and professional services. Any additional budget authority, dependent on the need for services and/or continued staff vacancies, will be brought to City Council at midyear, if needed depending upon activity and associated revenues. Costs for Plan Check and Inspection services are covered by fees, as established in the Master Fee Schedule.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The proposed professional services agreement and associated Master Contract have been reviewed by the City Attorney and there are no additional legal considerations.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2024-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH URBAN 37, INC., PROVIDING ON-CALL BUILDING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THREE YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 PER

FISCAL YEAR
WHEREAS, the City requires the services of consultant firms to perform on-call building and technical services; and
WHEREAS, it is common for cities to enter into one or more agreements for these services on an as-needed basis; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 4526 allows State and local agencies to select professional services firms such as Urban 37, Inc. on the basis of demonstrated competency and professional qualifications, and selection on that basic is consistent with the City’s procurement policy; and
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on July 14, 2023 for on-call building, planning, fire (plan review and inspection), and engineering consultant services; and
WHEREAS, the RFQ stated should the City need additional firms during the term of the resultant contracts, additional Statements of Qualifications may be sought; and WHEREAS, Resolution 2023-67 authorized the City Manager to execute professional services agreement with multiple consultants including three firms to provide on-call building services; and
WHEREAS, the need for consulting services to provide plan check, inspection, solar permitting and staffing services to fill vacancies and augment staff has continued; and
WHEREAS, Urban 37, Inc. is a newly established, woman-owned firm specializing in delivery of staffing services to building divisions submitted a Statement of Qualifications responsive to the City’s Request for Qualifications; and WHEREAS, Urban 37, Inc. it is common to see personnel shifts among consultant firms and Urban 37’s staff roster includes personnel who have provided excellent services to the City previously; and
WHEREAS, the services provided through the on-call building services agreements are largely covered by development related fees and also by salary savings, in the case of vacancies; and
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WHEREAS, the Departments’ operating budgets anticipate both the revenues and expenses associated with the requested contract amendment; and WHEREAS, if the cost of a series of tasks with any on-call firm exceeds the contracted amount in one year, staff will bring a contract amendment before the City Council for approval.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a professional services agreement with Urban 37, Inc. for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 15, 2024 the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 7.I.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager, Community Development Department; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director
Subject: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Standard Agreement for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program for El Cerrito Plaza Parcel A South for Transit-Oriented Development at the El Cerrito Plaza Station

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement and all other required documents for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC or AHSC Program) with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Strategic Growth Council (SGC) for the El Cerrito Plaza Station Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Parcel A South (EC-PAS) located at 515 Richmond Street.

BACKGROUND
The Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program is a funding source administered by the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and implemented by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The purpose of the AHSC Program is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through projects that implement land use, housing, and transportation projects to reduce overall vehicle miles traveled.

On January 19, 2024, SGC and HCD issued a Round 8 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for approximately $675 million available with applications due by March 19, 2024.

On February 20, 2024, the City Council authorized an AHSC application package (Resolution 2024-09) for El Cerrito Parcel A South (EC-PAS) to construct 70 units of affordable rental housing for an amount not to exceed $50 million.The AHSC application was a joint effort between the Related Companies of California (Developer) and the City, as co-applicant. BART (non-applicant) is the transportation partner in this competitive application and has obligations to perform under the AHSC Program.

The maximum AHSC Program loan or grant award or combination therefor per applicant is $50 million with a minimum award of at least $10 million. The maximum AHSC Program loan is $35 million, and the maximum grant is $15 million. On August 22, 2024 AHSC Round 8 awards were approved, and EC-PAS was one of twenty recipients.

Assembling this application exemplifies one of the ways that cross collaboration between developers, local government and transit agencies deliver high-quality mixedincome housing.

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ANALYSIS
TOD Overview
BART owns approximately 8.3 acres at the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station (Station). The site is primarily currently occupied by the Station itself and surface parking lots on three city blocks. The Station is bordered by Fairmount and Central Avenues as well as Richmond, Willow, Liberty, Oak, and Elm Streets. The site consists of four parcels of land (APNs 504-050-012, 504-121-017, 504-122-010, and 501-130-031).

The El Cerrito Plaza BART TOD (Project) is a multi-phase, master plan public-private partnership between the City, BART and a joint-venture development team between Related California, as the lead affordable housing developer, Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) as affordable housing co-developer and resident services provider, and Holliday Development advancing efforts on the market-rate housing phases.

The ministerial approval for the Project and Tentative Subdivision Map was issued on July 3, 2024 (except for one building, EC-PAS, issued on April 3, 2023). The Project includes six new multifamily, below-market rate and market-rate residential and mixeduse buildings with a total of 743 new residential units, approximately 2,100 square-feet of ground-floor retail, and an 0.5-acre public plaza along Fairmount Avenue. If the City can secure the necessary financing, then a 20,000 square foot public library will also be included in the Project. The Project site map is shown below in Exhibit 1, and additional details can be located online at www.el-cerrito.org/TOD.

At completion, the Project will transform approximately 8-acres of existing surface parking lots into 743 new residential units with 47% on-site affordability for households earning between 30-80% of Area Median Income (AMI), a potential new 20,000 squarefoot public library, a BART replacement parking structure, and improved multi-modal station access and supporting bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure along with a series of public, landscaped open spaces and improvements to the Ohlone Greenway.

Over the last decade, the City and State have taken a variety of policy actions to advance housing production to create new affordable opportunities. Through the 2023- 31 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), the Bay Area region as whole is tasked with creating 441,176 of which El Cerrito is allocated 1,391 new units (38% designated as affordable). This Project will deliver more than 50% of the City’s RHNA allocation, as itemized in Table 1. As we pursue new housing opportunities, it is essential that investments are made that improve accessibility and connectivity not just to housing, but jobs, transportation, services, and economic development.

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Exhibit 1: El Cerrito Plaza Transit Oriented Development Site Map Table 1: El Cerrito Plaza Station TOD Buildings by Affordability Parcel Housing Type
Parcel A South 70 units – affordable (30-60%AMI)
Parcel B - Mixed-Use 259 units - market-rate
(BART parking garage + bike station)
Parcel C East - Mixed Use 84 units – affordable (30-60%AMI) Parcel C West (Mixed Use -
Library)
79-units – affordable(30-60%AMI)
Parcel A North 133 units - market-rate
Parcel D 118 units – affordable (80% AMI)
Total 743 Units
AHSC Overview and Funding
This AHSC award will support EC-PAS in constructing 69 new affordable housing units plus one manager’s unit. The AHSC award is also paired with bicycle and pedestrian improvements around the Project and education and outreach programs for residents.

As outlined in the NOFA, AHSC Program requirements prescribe the following eligible components:

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1. Affordable Housing Developments (AHD): Housing developments - rental and homeownership.

2. Housing-Related Infrastructure (HRI): Specific infrastructure improvements associated with housing.

3. Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI): Improvements that are related to movement, and range from street work, transit, bikeways, sidewalks, crosswalks, ramps, etc.

4. Transportation-Related Amenities (TRA): Includes amenities that are classified as non-movement of people and related to transportation infrastructure such as bike parking, repair kiosks, bus shelters, urban greening, etc.

5. Program Costs (PGM): Includes community education/training as well as transit subsidy passes, tenant education/support, broadband internet, workforce development programs, etc.

On August 23, 2024, HCD issued the Conditional Award Commitment to the project totaling $39,141,077 comprised of:
• $21,148,570 (Program Loan), AHSC Loan to the Developer for the AHD; and • $17,992,507 (Program Grant), AHSC Grant to the City for each of the parties to complete various components as described in Table 2.

The Program Loan, to the Developer, will fund housing for extremely low and very-lowincome households. Both are fundamental pieces to the Project in providing new public open spaces, upgraded bus lanes for improved station access, and streetscape improvements.

Table 2: AHSC Funding Summary
Lead Party Category Scope Funding
Award
Developer HRI Factory-Built Housing Modulars $3,450,000 BART STI Installation of Traction Power Substation $7,000,000 City STI Richmond Street Pedestrian
Improvements, Ohlone Greenway
Connections, Sidewalk, Class III and IV
Bikeway
$5,856,000
Developer TRA BART Station Transitway and Public Open
Space Plaza
$1,000,000
Various PGM Transit Passes, Workforce Development,
Tenant/Legal Counseling, Bike Safety
Education, Internet
$686,507
Total AHSC Grant Award $17,992,507
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The City, as a co-applicant awardee, will be the recipient of the Program Grant Award funds. The grant funds will be dispersed to the City, as a pass through for the approved STI, TRA, HRI and PGM scopes to be completed by the developer or BART, e.g. upon expending funds, the developer or BART will submit for reimbursement from HCD via the City. The grant funds for the City component will be reimbursed to the City as is standard for grant funded capital improvement projects. As a condition of funding, the City must execute a Standard Agreement with HCD. Prior to commencement of construction, the City will also execute a Disbursement Agreement to ensure timely completion of the STI, TRA, HRI and PGM scopes.

Other Funding Sources
As a reminder, to date, the Project has secured approximately $95 million in funding, as itemized in Table 3. The City, BART and developers are continuously exploring all funding sources to secure the financing necessary to complete all phases. Since the Project is a multi-year, multi-phase process the team is very proactive strategy, persistence, and numerous layers of loans/grants.

Table 3: Other Leveraged Funding Sources
Source Scope Status Amount
California State Transportation
Authority Transit and Intercity
Rail Capital Program
(TIRCP)
Funding for a 150-space parking
garage, on-street parking
management implementation,
bicycle and pedestrian
improvements surrounding the
station, and transit/passenger
loading improvements on and
around Oak Street.

Awarded $24M
CA HCD
Infill Infrastructure Grant –
Catalytic Qualifying Infill Area
Program
Master Plan infrastructure
including bicycle, pedestrian,
transit station and parking
improvements as well as new
public open space.

Awarded $20M
Contra Costa County Predevelopment for Parcel A
South
Awarded $5.3M
HUD PRO Housing Master Plan infrastructure Awarded $2.5M Metropolitan Transportation
Commission: Priority Sites
Program
Predevelopment for Parcel A
South
Awarded $2.4M
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West Contra Costa
Transportation Advisory
Committee: Subregional
Transportation Mitigation
Program
Busway, bikeway, and parking
garage
Awarded $1M
CA HCD, Prohousing
Incentive Pilot Program
Affordable Housing
Predevelopment
Awarded $620K
City of El Cerrito Predevelopment loan for Parcel
A South
Awarded $350K
Total $95M
By securing AHSC, the Developer subsequently applied for building permits in September with the goal of breaking ground in Summer 2025, pending successful application for tax credits and bond allocations in Spring 2025. HCD also requires all AHD financing to be secured within 24 months of the AHSC funding award. Adoption of this resolution will allow EC-PAS and the City to access these much-needed AHSC funds.

STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
This action supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal(s) of:
• Livability and Belonging: by leveraging the City's pro-housing designation to attract new and infill development for all income types and advancing the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan as well as by creating a downtown community hub; and
• Infrastructure and Amenities; by securing grant funds to improve sidewalks and connections to enhance safety, accessibility, implementing major initiatives to complete the citywide trails and bikeway network and completing construction of Complete Streets and Ohlone Greenway projects.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
The acceptance of grant funds is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Projects that funded by this grant will be evaluated under CEQA, as applicable.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The City is not required to provide matching funds toward this grant. When each responsible external party (BART and developer) completes their grant scope, the City will submit the reimbursement request to HCD. The Program Grant funds will then pass through the City to the responsible party. For the component completed by the City, the City will first need to budget for the funds to be expended through the CIP and then submit for reimbursement as is common with grant funded capital projects.

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This is anticipated in Fiscal Year 2026.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This report, the resolutiom, and related materials have been reviewed by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution
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RESOLUTION 2024-XX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM EL CERRITO PLAZA –

PARCEL A SOUTH
WHEREAS, the City Council goals, objectives, policies and action programs prioritize the City’s housing needs through the El Cerrito General Plan, San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan, Affordable Housing Strategy, Housing Element, Strategic Plan, Climate Action Plan and Economic Development Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (Plan) in 2014 and updated the Plan in 2022 to promote transit-oriented development (TOD) for all income levels, especially new affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, in February 2023, the State recognized the City of El Cerrito as a Prohousing jurisdiction for advancing numerous policy actions to remove barriers for affordable housing production and promoting infill development that reduces negative climate change impacts, affirmatively furthering fair housing, and improving quality of life for all Californians; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("Department") and the Strategic Growth Council (“SGC”) have issued an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (“AHSC” or “AHSC Program”) Notice of Funding Availability, dated January 19, 2024 (“AHSC Program NOFA”); and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito, a Charter City (“Public Entity”), applied to the Department in response to the AHSC Program NOFA (“Application”) and was determined to be an eligible AHSC Grant Recipient. Based on the Application, the Department made an award of AHSC Program Grant funds (“Program Grant Award”) pursuant to the conditional award letter, dated August 23, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Department and SGC have made a conditional commitment of AHSC Program funds to assist El Cerrito Plaza Parcel A South (“Project”), and such commitment was made to awardees pursuant to that certain Conditional Award Commitment, dated August 23, 2024, (“Award Letter”) to the Public Entity in the following amount:

Program Award
AHSC Program Grant Award $17,992,507
WHEREAS, in connection with such Project, the Public Entity has either received, or been assigned, a Program Grant Award in the total amount of $17,992,507.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Public Entity is hereby authorized and directed to act in connection with the Program Grant Award.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Public Entity is hereby authorized and directed to accept and incur an obligation for the Program Grant Award. That in connection with the total amount of the Program Grant Award, the Public Entity is authorized and directed to enter into, execute, and deliver a STD 213, Standard Agreement, and any and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the Program Grant Award from the Department and to participate in the relevant AHSC Program, and all amendments thereto (collectively, the “Program Grant Award Documents”).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Cerrito authorizes the City Manager or her designee to execute the AHSC Program Grant Award Documents and all amendments on behalf of the Public Entity.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 15, 2024, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

AGENDA BILL
Agenda Item No. 8.A.

Date: October 15, 2024
To: El Cerrito City Council
From: Jeff Ballantine, Senior Planner; Sean Moss, Planning Manager, Community Development Department
Subject: Approval of Final Subdivision Map for One-Lot Subdivision at 1715 Elm Street

ACTION PROPOSED
Adopt a resolution approving the Final Subdivision Map for a one-lot subdivision consisting of fourteen condominium residential units within a multifamily residential building and one commercial condominium unit within a separate structure on the parcel located at 1715 Elm Street.

BACKGROUND
The 1715 Elm Street project consists of 14 proposed new dwelling units and the relocation and rehabilitation of one existing historic structure on the subject property.

The project required the following actions which were taken by the City Council on August 19, 2014, October 7, 2014, and May 19, 2015:
• Adoption of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration • Adoption of Planned Development zoning for the project site • Approval of a Planned Development Use Permit
• Approval of a Development Agreement (amended/extended in 2019. The most recent Development Agreement was adopted by City Council on September 17, 2024)
• Approval of Design Review for the project
The project file and approved plans are available for review at the following web pages:
• Entitlement Process: http://www.el-cerrito.org/1304/1715-Elm-StreetBackground • Approved Project Plans: http://www.el-cerrito.org/841/1715-Elm-Street Construction of the project commenced in 2022. The applicant anticipates completing construction of the project within the next few months.

On March 20, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC2024-06, approving the Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditions of Approval (Attachment 3).

On September 18, 2024, the Planning Commission reviewed the Final Subdivision Map and recommended its approval to the City Council (Resolution PC2024-12) as included in Attachment 4.

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The California Government Code and the El Cerrito Municipal Code include relevant sections regarding the requirements of Tentative and Final Maps and the role of the City Council regarding purview of a Final Map. California Government Code Sections 66444-66450 contain requirements for the preparation and filing of tentative and final parcel maps. Chapter 18.16 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code (ECMC) identifies the procedure for processing Final Subdivision Maps in the City of El Cerrito. The approval of a Final Subdivision Map is a ministerial action; the role of the City Council in this action is limited to verification that the Final Map is consistent with the approved Tentative Subdivision Map.

ANALYSIS
The subdivision would allow fourteen condominium residential units within a multifamily residential building and one commercial condominium unit within a separate structure on the parcel. The commercial condominium would be located within the relocated historic house and would enable the City's lease of the house. As presented to the City Council previously, the City is entitled to lease the relocated historic house for 99 years for a total rent of one dollar ($1.00). The City may sublease the structure to a non-profit organization consistent with the terms of the Development Agreement. City staff plan to develop a process for determining the use and operator of the historic house and expect to return to the City Council with an update in the coming months.

Staff members, including the City Surveyor and the City Engineer, have reviewed the proposed Final Subdivision Map (Attachment 2) and have found it conforms with the approved Tentative Subdivision Map and that the applicable conditions listed in Planning Commission Resolution PC2024-06 have been met.

VICINITY MAP
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STRATEGIC PLAN CONSIDERATIONS
Implementation of the 1715 Elm Street project will promote livability and belonging by creating new infill development, including below-market-rate units, and supporting economic growth.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Approval of final subdivision maps is a ministerial action and is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
There are no costs to the City associated with this action.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
This report and the attached resolution have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by:

Karen Pinkos, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Final Subdivision Map

3. Resolution PC2024-06

4. Resolution PC2024-12

5. Approved Tentative Subdivision Map
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 2024-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A

FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP FOR A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF

FOURTEEN CONDOMINIUM RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN A MULTIFAMILY

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AND ONE COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT WITHIN A SEPARATE STRUCTURE AT 1715 ELM STREET
WHEREAS, the site is located at 1715 Elm Street; and
WHEREAS, the existing Assessor’s Parcel Number of the site is 502-112-038; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan land use classification of the site is High Density Residential; and
WHEREAS, the zoning district of the site is RM-PD (Multi-family Residential – Planned Development); and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Edward and Loretta Biggs Revocable Trust submitted a development application to construct a multifamily residential building with 14 residential units and to relocate and renovate the existing house at 1715 Elm Street (Planning Application No. 6133) that included requests to rezone the property to PD (Planned Development); a Planned Development Use Permit; Design Review; and a Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution PC14-06) and approved the Planned Development Use Permit for the project (Resolution PC14-07) including relief of Zoning Ordinance requirements for setbacks from property line and creek, maximum building height, and minimum vehicle parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2014, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) issued a Streambed Alteration Agreement for the project to install a new concrete headwall at the downstream end of the existing channel, remove two pedestrian bridges, and install a new pedestrian bridge; and WHEREAS, on April 28, 2014, Howdy Goudey, Robin Mitchell, Jason Hasley, Keystone Montessori School, Linda Shehabi, Dan & Henia Pines and Julia Lucia filed an appeal of the Planning Commission’s Planned Development Use Permit approval for the project; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2014, the City Council denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of the Planned Development Use Permit (Resolution 2014-45); and
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WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Mitigate Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was adopted by the Planning Commission on April 16, 2014, and by the City Council on August 19, 2014; and WHEREAS, on October 7, 2014, the City Council rezoned 1715 Elm Street to a Planned Development zoning district (Ordinance 2014-03) and approved a Development Agreement (Ordinance 2014-04) for the project); and WHEREAS, on January 7, 2015, the Design Review Board granted design review approval of the project; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2015, Howdy Goudey and Robin Mitchell filed an appeal of the Design Review Board approval of the design review application; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 2015, the Planning Commission denied the appeal and upheld the Design Review Board’s design review approval of this project (Resolution PC15-02); and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2015, Howdy Goudey and Robin Mitchell filed an appeal of the Planning Commission approval of the design review application; and WHEREAS, on May 19, 2015, the City Council denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission’s design review approval of the project (Resolution 2015-40); and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2019, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2019- 08 approving an amendment to the Development Agreement that extended the Development Agreement for 5 years, to November 1, 2024, and required the project to comply with El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 19.30 (Inclusionary Zoning); and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, Thompson Development submitted an application for a Tentative Subdivision Map to create fourteen condominium residential units within a multifamily residential building and to create one commercial condominium unit within a separate structure; and
WHEREAS, on March 30, 2023, Thompson Development submitted a letter authorizing Harmeet Anand and S&H Incorporated to assume ownership of this Tentative Subdivision Map application as the new property owner of the project site; and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC2024-06, approving the Tentative Subdivision Map for the project; and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC2024-12, finding that the Final Subdivision Map is in conformity with the requirements of Chapter 18 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code, in that it conforms with the requirements of the approved Tentative Subdivision Map including all changes permitted and all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance.

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Based on its findings, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final Subdivision Map to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2024-03 approving a Development Agreement between the City of El Cerrito and S&H Elm Street, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the title of the Final Subdivision Map is “Subdivision 9675”; and WHEREAS, the project is statutorily exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15268(b)(3), and an Initial Study and Mitigate Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was approved by the Planning Commission on April 16, 2014, and by the City Council on August 19, 2014 for the development project associated with the Final Subdivision Map; and
WHEREAS, approval of the Final Subdivision Map is governed by Sections 66444 – 66450 of the State of California Government Code (Subdivision Map Act) and Title 18, Divisions of Land, of the El Cerrito Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the staff report includes facts determining that the Final Map is in conformity with the requirements of Title 18 of the El Cerrito Municipal Code; further, it conforms with the Tentative Subdivision Map, including all changes permitted and all requirements imposed as a condition to its acceptance; and WHEREAS, the Final Subdivision Map is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan of the City of El Cerrito; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of El Cerrito, after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered for review, does find and determine the following:

1. The Final Subdivision Map and its attachments are found to be in conformance with the Tentative Subdivision Map.

2. The project is consistent with the El Cerrito General Plan and will implement the following policies of the General Plan: LU1.2, LU1.3, LU1.5, LU1.7, CD1.3, CD1.9, CD2.1, CD3.2, CD3.3, CD4.2, CD5.1, H1.1, H1.2, H2.1, H2.8, and H5.4 .

3. Approval of the Final Subdivision Map would allow the creation to create fourteen condominium residential units within a multifamily residential building and to create one commercial condominium unit within a separate structure and the proposal is consistent with the purposes of the RM district where it is located and conforms in all significant respects with the El Cerrito General Plan.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the foregoing recitals and information presented related to the Final Subdivision Map at its October 15, 2024 meeting, the City Council hereby approves the Subdivision Map for a one-lot subdivision consisting of fourteen condominium residential units within a multifamily residential building and one commercial condominium unit within a separate structure on the parcel at 1715 Elm Street.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on October 15, 2024, the City Council of the City of El Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Attachment 2
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Planning Commission Resolution PC2024-06
APPLICATION NO. PL21-0053

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A TENTATIVE

SUBDIVISION MAP TO CREATE FOURTEEN RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS WITHIN A MULTIFAMILY

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AND TO CREATE ONE COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM UNIT WITHIN A SEPARATE STRUCTURE ON THE PARCEL AT 1715 ELM STREET.

WHEREAS, the site is located at 1715 Elm Street; and
WHEREAS, the existing Assessor’s Parcel Number of the site is 502-112-038; and WHEREAS, the General Plan land use classification of the site is High Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the zoning district of the site is RM-PD (Multi-family Residential – Planned Development); and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Edward and Loretta Biggs Revocable Trust submitted a development application to construct a multifamily residential building with 14 residential units and to relocate and renovate the existing house at 1715 Elm Street (Planning Application No. 6133) that included requests to rezone the property to PD (Planned Development); a Planned Development Use Permit; Design Review; and a Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution PC14-06) and approved the Planned Development Use Permit for the project (Resolution PC14-07) including relief of Zoning Ordinance requirements for setbacks from property line and creek, maximum building height, and minimum vehicle parking spaces; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2014, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) issued a Streambed Alteration Agreement for the project to install a new concrete headwall at the downstream end of the existing channel, remove two pedestrian bridges, and install a new pedestrian bridge; and WHEREAS, on April 28, 2014, Howdy Goudey, Robin Mitchell, Jason Hasley, Keystone Montessori School, Linda Shehabi, Dan & Henia Pines and Julia Lucia filed an appeal of the Planning Commission’s Planned Development Use Permit approval for the project; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2014, the City Council denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of the Planned Development Use Permit (Resolution 2014-45); and WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Mitigate Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) was approved by the Planning Commission on April 16, 2014, and by the City Council on August 19, 2014; and
WHEREAS, on October 7, 2014, the City Council rezoned 1715 Elm Street to a Planned Development zoning district (Ordinance 2014-03) and approved a Development Agreement (Ordinance 2014-04) for the project); and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2015, the Design Review Board granted design review approval of the project; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2015, Howdy Goudey and Robin Mitchell filed an appeal of the Design Review Board approval of the design review application; and

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Attachment 3
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