Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
CONCURRENT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 PM)
City Council Chambers - 10890 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito Closed Captions available Via Zoom:
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Conduct: This meeting shall be conducted pursuant to the El Cerrito City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, including adjourning by 11:00 PM unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Council.
Public Comments:
1. In-person by submitting a request to speak to the City Clerk.
2. By Email to [email protected] identified in the subject line as Public Comments – Agenda Item #.
Written comments received by 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided to the City Council and posted online in advance of the meeting. Comments received after the deadline will be provided to the City Council and will be posted after the meeting. 6:00 PM ROLL CALL – CONVENE CONCURRENT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION ON ANY REQUEST FROM A
COUNCILMEMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING REMOTELY DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OR OBSERVATION OF A
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
3. TELECONFERENCE AND PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
4. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Reports of closed session, commission appointments and informational reports on matters of general interest which are announced by the City Council and staff.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Remarks are typically limited to 3 minutes per person. The Mayor may reduce the time limit per speaker depending upon the number of speakers and may limit the total time for public comment to facilitate the completion of business on the agenda. Comments regarding non-agenda, presentation and consent calendar items will be heard first.
Comments related to items appearing on the Public Hearing or Policy Matter portions of the Agenda will be heard prior to the City Council taking action on each item.
6. ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the consent calendar shall be acted upon in one motion, unless a member of the City Council or staff request separate consideration.
A. Approval of Minutes
Action Proposed: Approve the City Council Meeting minutes from November 19 and December 3, 2024.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management B. El Cerrito Historical Society 50th Anniversary Proclamation Action Proposed: Approve a proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the El Cerrito Historical Society.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. Transportation Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Report publicly posted 11/21/2024
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Transportation Impact Fee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24, ending June 30, 2024.
Contact: A'shanti Coleman, Management Assistant, Public Works Department; Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
D. Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for November 2024
Action Proposed: Receive and file the Monthly Disbursement and Check Register Report for the month of November 2024.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance Department
E. Designating Primary and Alternate Board Members to the Municipal Pooling Authority of Northern California (MPA)
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution designating the Assistant City Manager as Primary Board Member and the Human Resources Manager as Alternate Board Member to the Municipal Pooling Authority of Northern California (MPA).
Contact: Alexandra Orologas, Assistant City Manager, City Management F. Agreement with the City of Berkeley for Year-round Automatic Aid Action Proposed: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the revised Memorandum of Understanding for mutual aid between the City of Berkeley and the City of El Cerrito.
Contact: Eric Saylors, Fire Chief, Fire Department
G. Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to apply for the Prohousing Incentive Program
Action Proposed: Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to apply for the Prohousing Incentive Program.
Contact: Aissia Ashoori, Housing-Economic Development Manager; Melanie Mintz, Community Development Director, Community Development Department
H. Declare and Certify the Results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
Action Proposed:
Adopt a resolution confirming the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and declaring the re-election of Lisa Motoyama; election of Rebecca Saltzman and William Ktsanes to the office of City Council; and the passage of Measure G.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
I. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM: Approve
Draft Annual Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule 25-26 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
Action Proposed: Adopt a Successor Agency resolution reviewing and authorizing submittal of the draft Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule 25-26.
Contact: Crystal Reams, Finance Director/City Treasurer, Finance
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. Resolution Honoring Lead Maintenance Worker Jose Jaramillo for 38 years of service upon Retirement
Action Proposed: Approve a Resolution recognizing and honoring Lead Maintenance Worker Jose Jaramillo upon retirement after serving the City of El Cerrito for 38 years.
Contact: Yvetteh Ortiz, Public Works Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
B. Recognition of City Councilmembers Leaving Office
Action Proposed: Special recognition of outgoing Councilmembers:
• Paul Fadelli - Mayor (2021) and Councilmember, served from 2016-2024
• Tessa Rudnick - Mayor (2024) and Councilmember, served from 2020-2024
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management C. Swearing in of Newly Elected Councilmembers
Action Proposed: Administration of Oath of Office and Presentation of Certificates of Election for:
• Lisa Motoyama - re-elected to a term ending December 2028 • Rebecca Saltzman - elected to a term ending December 2028 • William Ktsanes - elected to a term ending December 2028 Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, City Management Mayor Councilmembers
Tessa Rudnick Paul Fadelli
Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Motoyama
Carolyn Wysinger AGENDA Gabriel Quinto
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. POLICY MATTERS
A. City Council Reorganization
The City Council will elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore to serve a term of one year.
Contact: Holly M. Charléty, City Clerk, 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 CONCURRENT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUCCESSOR
AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is Tuesday, January 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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