El Cerrito public meetings in 2021

General

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a special meeting on December 21, 2021. The agenda includes public oral communications and two closed session conferences with legal counsel regarding ongoing litigation. These closed sessions are not open to the public.

• Closed session regarding National Prescription Opiate Litigation
• Closed session regarding Boy Scouts of America and Delaware BSA, LLC litigation
• Public oral communications

The El Cerrito City Council met in special session on December 21, 2021, and immediately convened into closed session to discuss two existing litigation matters: the National Prescription Opiate Litigation and the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case. No public comment was received, and no reportable action was taken in either closed session. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive decisions made.

• Convened closed session for National Prescription Opiate Litigation (no reportable action)
• Convened closed session for Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy case (no reportable action)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on East Bay Sanitary garbage and organic waste collection rates. The council will also consider $203,000 for emergency repairs to the Public Safety Building roof and City Hall server room. Additionally, several consulting agreements and resolutions are up for consideration.

• $203,000 appropriation for urgent repairs to the Public Safety Building roof and City Hall server room AC
• Public hearing on East Bay Sanitary garbage and organic waste collection rates effective January 1, 2022
• $790,219 consulting agreement for El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development project design
• Agreement with St. Francis Electric for traffic control and lighting maintenance services
• Resolution urging the CPUC to adopt a Net Energy Metering decision supporting solar energy growth

The El Cerrito City Council approved new East Bay Sanitary garbage and organic waste rates (Resolution 2021-72) and Integrated Waste Management fees (Resolution 2021-73), effective January 1, 2022. They also authorized a $790,219 consulting agreement with CSW-ST2 for detailed design of the El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development Complete Streets Improvement Project (Resolution 2021-68). Several other resolutions were approved, including support for solar energy (2021-66), teleconference meetings (2021-67), and emergency roof repairs (2021-71). All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved EBS garbage and organic waste rates (Resolution 2021-72, 5-0)
• Approved Integrated Waste Management fees (Resolution 2021-73, 5-0)
• Approved $790,219 design contract for TOD Complete Streets Project (Resolution 2021-68, 5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing CPUC NEM 3.0, supporting solar growth (Resolution 2021-66, 5-0)
• Approved $203,000 emergency repairs for Public Safety Building roof and server room AC (Resolution 2021-71, 5-0)
• Approved teleconference meeting authorization for 30 days (Resolution 2021-67, 5-0)
• Approved letter of support for WCCUSD Older Adult Program (5-0)
• Approved Successor Agency Resolution 2021-02 for Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance for mandatory organic waste reduction. The meeting also includes electing a new Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore and amending a contract with BKF Engineers.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-05 regarding mandatory organic waste reduction
• $99,500 contract amendment with BKF Engineers for the El Cerrito del Norte TOD project
• Election of a new Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore
• Approval of the 2022 regular meeting schedule

The City Council unanimously elected Councilmember Gabe Quinto as Mayor and Councilmember Lisa Motoyama as Mayor Pro Tem for 2022. The council also approved the consent calendar, including adoption of Ordinance 2021-05 for mandatory organic waste reduction, and authorized teleconference meetings for 30 days under AB 361.

• Elected Councilmember Quinto as Mayor for 2022 (5-0)
• Elected Councilmember Motoyama as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, 2022 meeting schedule, and proclamation for Detective Purdy (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05 for mandatory organic waste reduction (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-62 authorizing teleconference meetings for 30 days (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-63 amending BKF Engineers contract for $99,500 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-64 amending Management Partners agreement (5-0)

Financial Advisory Board

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General

This special meeting includes closed sessions to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations with management and confidential employees. The open portion of the meeting is limited to oral communications from the public.

• Closed session conference regarding potential litigation
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for management and confidential employees

The El Cerrito City Council met in special session and immediately went into closed session for potential litigation and labor negotiations. No reportable actions were taken in either closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Convened closed session for potential litigation (no reportable action)
• Convened closed session for labor negotiations with management and confidential employees (no reportable action)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations and foodware requirements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on mandatory organic waste reduction programs. Additionally, the council will review transportation impact thresholds for environmental reviews.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-03 regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations
• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-04 prohibiting plastic straws and requiring compostable foodware
• Public hearing on mandatory organic waste reduction programs under Senate Bill 1383
• Resolution adopting Vehicle Miles Traveled thresholds for CEQA transportation analyses
• Proclamation recognizing Sean Bennett for performance in the Tour de France 2021

The El Cerrito City Council unanimously approved the consent calendar, adopting Ordinance 2021-03 updating accessory dwelling unit regulations and Ordinance 2021-04 requiring reusable or compostable foodware. It also introduced Ordinance 2021-05 to implement mandatory organic waste reduction programs per SB 1383, and approved Resolution 2021-61 adopting VMT thresholds for CEQA transportation analyses. Presentations from the Sogorea Te' Land Trust and the Economic Development Committee were received and filed.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03 updating ADU and JADU regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04 requiring reusable/compostable foodware, banning plastic straws and stirrers (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-05 for mandatory organic waste reduction per SB 1383 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-61 adopting VMT thresholds for CEQA transportation analyses (5-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Sean Bennett for Tour de France performance (5-0)
• Received and filed Sogorea Te' Land Trust presentation (5-0)
• Received and filed Economic Development Committee work plan (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on new regulations for accessory dwelling units and foodware. The meeting also includes a presentation from PG&E regarding recent power outages. Additionally, the council will review the quarterly general fund budget update.

• Ordinance to regulate accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
• Ordinance amending foodware regulations to require reusable or compostable materials
• PG&E report on recent power outages and planned modifications
• Resolution to extend the Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program for ten years
• Public hearing regarding fire hazard abatement

The El Cerrito City Council approved several items, including a new Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, an amended foodware ordinance requiring reusable or compostable foodware and banning plastic straws and stirrers, and resolutions declaring certain properties a public nuisance and ordering fire hazard abatement. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included proclamations and resolutions to extend the abandoned vehicle abatement program and continue teleconference meetings. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, proclamations, and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-57 authorizing teleconference meetings for 30 days (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-58 extending abandoned vehicle abatement program for 10 years (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-59 declaring properties a public nuisance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-60 overriding objections and ordering abatement (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-3 on accessory dwelling units (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-3 on foodware regulations (5-0)
• Received and filed PG&E update and budget quarterly update

General

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a special meeting consisting of closed session conferences. These sessions involve negotiations with various employee organizations and discussions regarding potential litigation.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing SEIU Local 1021, Police Employees Association, and United Professional Firefighters Local 1230
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation

The El Cerrito City Council held a special meeting on October 25, 2021, primarily to convene closed sessions for labor negotiations and potential litigation. No reportable actions were taken in either closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions. Public comments were received, mostly opposing retiree health care cost increases, but no action was taken on that topic.

• Convened closed session for labor negotiations (no reportable action)
• Convened closed session for potential litigation (no reportable action)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:28 PM

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract for the 2021 Sidewalk Repair Project and proposed changes to regulations for city boards and commissions. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Park and Recreation Commission work plan.

• $123,377.00 contract with J J R Construction Inc. for sidewalk repairs
• Proposed changes to term limits and appointment processes for city boards and commissions
• Amendment of agreement with Peckham & McKenney for Finance Director recruitment
• Park and Recreation Commission 2021-2022 work plan presentation

The El Cerrito City Council approved three resolutions updating regulations for city boards, commissions, and committees, including term limits, application and appointment process changes, and mandatory ethics and orientation training. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included a sidewalk repair contract and a proclamation for Filipino American History Month. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Resolution 2021-54 modifying committee term limits (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-55 modifying application and appointment process for boards, commissions, and committees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-56 requiring ethics training and orientation/handbook training for board, commission, and committee members (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, Filipino American History Month proclamation, Q1 investment report, sidewalk repair contract, and executive search amendment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-52 awarding $123,377 sidewalk repair contract to JJR Construction Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-53 amending agreement with Peckham & McKenney for Finance Director recruitment (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding revisions to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule and fire hazard abatement costs. Members will also discuss options for regulating local campaign contribution limits. Additionally, the Council will receive a presentation from the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office.

• Public hearing on revisions to the FY 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule
• Cost hearing regarding fire hazard abatement of public nuisances
• Discussion on campaign contribution limits and regulations for local elections
• Appointment of Patrick Swen to the Economic Development Committee
• Presentation of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office overview

The El Cerrito City Council approved revisions to the FY 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule and confirmed costs for fire hazard abatement on private properties. It also approved consent items including proclamations, a committee appointment, and a resolution for teleconference meetings. On campaign contribution limits, the council took no action, allowing state regulations to remain in effect.

• Approved consent calendar including Children's Environmental Health Month proclamation
• Approved National Arts and Humanities Month proclamation
• Appointed Patrick Swen to Economic Development Committee
• Approved Resolution 2021-49 authorizing teleconference meetings for 30 days
• Approved Resolution 2021-50 revising FY 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-51 confirming fire hazard abatement costs (5-0)
• Took no action on campaign contribution limits, keeping state regulations (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract with A Plus Tree Inc. for fire hazard reduction in the El Cerrito Hillside Natural Area. The Council will also discuss developing an Equity and Inclusion workplan and hold a study session on city advisory bodies.

• Contract with A Plus Tree Inc. for tree removal up to $82,323
• Appointment of Melissa Feudi to the Urban Forest Committee
• Appointment of Robert Travis Campbell to the Economic Development Committee
• Public hearing regarding fire hazard abatement and public nuisance declarations
• Direction for the Human Relations Commission to develop an Equity and Inclusion workplan

The council approved consent items including appointments, proclamations, and a $71,585 tree removal contract. It adopted resolutions declaring fire hazards and overriding property owner objections. It directed staff to implement three 4-year term limits for all committees and require applicants to attend two meetings before appointment. It also directed the Human Relations Commission to develop an equity and inclusion workplan.

• Approved $71,585 tree removal contract with A Plus Tree Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-46 declaring fire hazards on identified properties (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-47 overriding property owner objections (5-0)
• Directed Human Relations Commission to develop equity and inclusion workplan (5-0)
• Directed staff to set three 4-year term limits for all committees (5-0)
• Directed staff to require applicants to attend two meetings within 3 months (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-48 on automatic removal with council notification (5-0)
• Directed staff to require ethics training and orientation for all board members (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a study session regarding the Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan. This session involves the City Manager and Management Partners. No other substantive actions are listed for this special meeting.

• Study session on the Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan

The City Council held a special meeting and study session on the Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan, with no formal votes or decisions taken. Management Partners facilitated a workshop covering the city's financial forecast, prior reductions, budget strategies, staffing, cannabis revenue, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Council members and staff discussed topics including ARPA funding uses, contracting out services, fire dispatch, equipment needs, and the aging public safety building. The meeting was informational only, with no action items approved, denied, or tabled.

• Held a study session on the Fiscal Recovery and Sustainability Plan (no action taken).
• Discussed use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and eligible uses.
• Reviewed options for contracting out services including building/permitting, police, and fire.
• Discussed fire dispatch, equipment needs, and the aging public safety building.
• Reviewed the Tax Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) and retiree health care subsidy.
• Discussed establishing a section 115 trust for retiree health care.
• Received oral public comments from two residents on the agenda items.
• No formal motions, approvals, or denials were made during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will consider a construction contract for improvements to Gladys Avenue, El Dorado Street, and B Street. The agenda also includes a study session regarding access planning for the El Cerrito Plaza BART station development. Additionally, the Council will receive an update on the 2020-21 General Fund budget.

• $424,850 construction contract for Gladys Avenue, El Dorado Street, and B Street Improvement Project
• Study session on access planning for El Cerrito Plaza BART station transit-oriented development
• Appointment of William Cobb and Kathryn Fournier to the Crime Prevention Committee
• Funding agreement for El Cerrito del Norte Transit-Oriented Development project
• FY 2020-21 General Fund budget update

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $424,850 construction contract for the Gladys Avenue, El Dorado Street, and B Street Improvement Project, and appointed William Cobb and Kathryn Fournier to the Crime Prevention Committee. The council also received and filed a study session on access planning for the El Cerrito Plaza BART station and a budget update for FY 2020-21. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from June 15, June 22, and July 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved appointments of William Cobb and Kathryn Fournier to Crime Prevention Committee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-43 awarding $424,850 contract to California Highway Construction Group Inc. for street improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-44 authorizing STMP Cooperative Funding Agreement for El Cerrito del Norte TOD Complete Streets Project (5-0)
• Received and filed study session on El Cerrito Plaza BART station access planning
• Received and filed FY 2020-21 General Fund budget update for June 2021

Financial Advisory Board

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City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2020-21 General Fund budget update and discuss wildfire prevention strategies. The agenda also includes a public hearing on fire hazard abatement and the adoption of new agreements for police and fire chief units.

• Adoption of MOUs for Police Chief and Fire Chief Units regarding salaries and benefits
• Public hearing on fire hazard abatement and nuisance property declarations
• Resolution declaring wildfire prevention and safety a top priority
• Acceptance of a storm drain easement for 1431 Scott Street
• FY 2020-21 fourth quarter cash and investment report

The El Cerrito City Council approved the consent calendar, including resolutions declaring wildfire prevention a top priority and supporting an East Bay vegetation management joint powers agency. It also adopted resolutions for fire hazard abatement, approving declarations of public nuisances and overriding objections. The council approved new memorandums of understanding with police and fire chief units, and received budget and drought/wildfire updates.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, letters, and appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-37 declaring wildfire prevention a top priority (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-38 supporting East Bay vegetation management JPA (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-39 accepting storm drain easement at 1431 Scott Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-40 declaring fire hazards as public nuisances (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-41 overriding objections and ordering abatement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-42 approving MOUs with police and fire chief units (5-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Battalion Chief Joseph Grupalo (5-0)

City Council

The City Council, Public Financing Authority, and Employee Pension Trust Board will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 proposed budget and spending authority. Proposed actions include establishing the annual Gann Appropriation Limit for the upcoming fiscal year. The council will also consider a resolution regarding salaries, benefits, and employment conditions for management and confidential employees.

• Approval of FY 2021-22 proposed budget and spending authority by fund
• Resolution to modify salaries, benefits, and employment conditions for management and confidential employees
• Establishment of the FY 2021-22 annual Gann Appropriation Limit

The City Council, Public Financing Authority, and Employee Pension Trust Board approved the FY 2021-22 budget and spending authority for the city, pension board, and financing authority, along with the annual Gann Appropriation Limit. The council also passed a motion directing staff to maximize use of American Rescue Plan Act funds to relieve the General Fund and replenish reserves. The budget resolutions were adopted with a 3-2 vote, with Councilmembers Motoyama and Rudnick dissenting.

• Approved Resolution 2021-34 modifying salaries, benefits, and conditions for Management and Confidential Employees (unanimous).
• Passed motion to maximize ARPA funding for General Fund relief and reserve replenishment (unanimous).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-35 (City spending authority), PFA Resolution 2021-01, PB Resolution 2021-01, and Resolution 2021-36 (Gann limit) (3-2, Motoyama and Rudnick dissenting).

General

The City Council will discuss current commission vacancies and potential appointments. A closed session is scheduled for conferences with labor negotiators representing several city employee organizations.

• Review of commission vacancies and recruitment status
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for police, fire, and SEIU unions
• Potential appointments to city commissions

The El Cerrito City Council held a special meeting on June 15, 2021, and made one appointment. Councilmembers discussed eligible candidates from prior interviews and voted unanimously to appoint Megan Wier to the Park and Recreation Commission for a partial term running from June 16, 2021 to March 1, 2022. The council also heard public comment about youth representation on boards and commissions, and convened a closed session on labor negotiations with no reportable action.

• Appointed Megan Wier to the Park and Recreation Commission for a partial term of 6/16/2021 - 3/1/2022 (approved unanimously)
• Convened closed session for labor negotiations with employee organizations; no reportable action

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed budget and spending authority for Fiscal Year 2021-22 across several city bodies. The council will also review a resolution regarding employment conditions for management and confidential employees.

• Approval of FY 2021-22 proposed budget and spending authority
• Resolution modifying salaries and benefits for management and confidential employees
• Agreement with A Plus Tree Inc. for tree services up to $34,000 per year
• Contract amendment with Rubicon Landscape Corporation for maintenance services
• Agreement with Mobile Fleetcare, Inc. for fleet repair services up to $143,100

The City Council approved the FY 2021-22 budget with amendments, including restoring library hours and moving them to a non-department division, establishing a Section 115 trust for pension obligations funded by cuts, and reducing police vehicle purchases by $50,000. The management and confidential employees resolution was continued to a special meeting on June 22, 2021. The consent calendar was approved, including a National Night Out proclamation and several service agreements.

• Approved the consent calendar, including a National Night Out proclamation, a letter of support for Measure X, and agreements for tree services, landscape maintenance, and fleet maintenance.
• Approved the FY 2021-22 budget with amendments, restoring library hours and moving them to a non-department division (passed 4-1).
• Approved establishing a Section 115 trust to pay pension obligations, funded by cuts to avoid additional General Fund impact (passed 5-0).
• Approved reducing police vehicle purchases by $50,000 (passed 5-0).
• Failed a motion to extend the meeting to 11:30 PM (failed 2-3).
• Continued the Management and Confidential Employees Resolution to the June 22, 2021 special meeting.

Financial Advisory Board

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City Council

The City Council will review the draft FY 2021-22 budget and an update on the current general fund. Officials will also consider a resolution to borrow up to $6,000,000 through Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes. A public hearing is scheduled regarding revisions to public works hourly rates.

• Resolution to borrow up to $6,000,000 via Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
• Public hearing on revisions to the FY 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule
• Contract amendment with Napa Recycling and Waste Services for up to $220,000 annually
• Acceptance of a public access easement from Village 29 Homeowners Association

The El Cerrito City Council approved several consent items, including proclamations for Loving Day and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, and resolutions for SB 1 road projects, a public access easement, and a recycling services amendment. It also approved a revised Master Fee Schedule and a $6M Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note issuance. For the FY 2021-22 budget, the council directed staff to cut additional library hours and set a goal of at least $1 million in annual surplus funds.

• Approved Loving Day and LGBTQIA+ Pride Month proclamations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-26 for SB 1 road projects list (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-27 accepting public access easement from Village 29 HOA (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-28 amending recycling services agreement with Napa Recycling (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-29 revising Master Fee Schedule for FY 2021-22 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-30 for $6M TRAN issuance (4-1, Rudnick no)
• Directed staff to cut additional library hours from FY 2021-22 budget (3-2)
• Directed staff to set $1M minimum annual surplus goal (5-0)

General

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a special meeting on May 26, 2021. The agenda includes public oral communications and a closed session conference with labor negotiators representing various employee organizations.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for police, fire, and SEIU employees

The El Cerrito City Council convened a special meeting on May 26, 2021, primarily to enter closed session for labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. No reportable action was taken during the closed session, and the meeting was not broadcast or livestreamed. Public comments were limited to agenda items and accepted via Zoom or email.

• Convened closed session for labor negotiations with employee organizations (no reportable action)

Financial Advisory Board

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City Council

The City Council will hold a study session on the preliminary Fiscal Year 2021-22 proposed budget. The agenda also includes a vote on a construction contract for the 2021 Slurry Seal Project and an ordinance regarding inclusionary zoning regulations.

• $395,286.97 contract award to Pavement Coatings Co. Inc. for the 2021 Slurry Seal Project
• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-02 amending inclusionary zoning regulations
• Study session on the preliminary Fiscal Year 2021-22 proposed budget
• Authorization of support for AB988 and the Build America's Libraries Act

The El Cerrito City Council approved the consent calendar, including adoption of Ordinance 2021-02 amending inclusionary zoning regulations, a letter supporting AB988, a resolution supporting the Build America's Libraries Act, and a $395,286.97 contract for the 2021 Slurry Seal Project. The council also held a study session on the FY 2021-22 proposed budget, extending the meeting twice, but took no final action on the budget.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-02 amending inclusionary zoning regulations (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for AB988 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-24 supporting Build America's Libraries Act (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-25 for slurry seal contract with Pavement Coatings Co. Inc. ($395,286.97) (5-0)

Financial Advisory Board

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General

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a community budget workshop and special meeting. The session includes an update on the City's budget and financial condition, as well as a workshop regarding fiscal recovery strategies.

• Update on the City’s budget and financial condition
• Community workshop on fiscal recovery strategies

The City Council convened a special meeting as a community budget workshop to hear a fiscal update and gather resident input on recovery strategies. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational and advisory only.

• Held community budget workshop on fiscal recovery strategies (no vote)
• Received fiscal update from City Manager Pinkos (no vote)

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to amend inclusionary zoning regulations and a $72 annual landscape assessment fee for single-family parcels. The agenda also includes a presentation on transit-oriented development at El Cerrito Plaza BART station.

• Ordinance amending inclusionary zoning regulations (6D)
• $72 per single-family residential parcel landscape and lighting assessment (6A)
• Joint housing application for Mayfair El Cerrito at 11690 San Pablo Avenue (4F)
• Presentation on proposed transit-oriented development at El Cerrito Plaza BART station (5A)
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Master Fee Schedule (6C)

The El Cerrito City Council approved several fiscal measures for FY2021-22, including the Landscape and Lighting Assessment at $72 per single-family parcel, the Storm Drain Annual Report, and the Master Fee Schedule with a correction to the Solar PV fee. They also introduced an ordinance amending inclusionary zoning regulations to allow limited extensions for exempt projects. Additionally, they approved a resolution to apply for Affordable Housing Sustainable Communities funding with BRIDGE Housing for the Mayfair El Cerrito project, with one councilmember recused.

• Approved consent items including appointments and proclamations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-20 authorizing joint application with BRIDGE Housing for Mayfair El Cerrito (4-0, Motoyama recused)
• Approved Resolution 2021-21 setting Landscape and Lighting Assessment at $72 per single-family parcel (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-22 approving Storm Drain Annual Report and fee collection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-23 adopting Master Fee Schedule with Solar PV fee correction (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-02 amending inclusionary zoning regulations (5-0)

City Council

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for commissions. The Council may also discuss recruitment status, remaining vacancies, and the scheduling of further interview meetings.

• Commission interviews and potential appointments
• Discussion regarding recruitment status and vacancies

The El Cerrito City Council held a special meeting to interview candidates and make appointments to city commissions. Four appointments were made unanimously: Alan Parvlosky to the Arts & Culture Commission, Indy Rishi Singh and Diane Johnson to the Human Relations Commission, and Kathy Fleming to the Park & Recreation Commission. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Alan Parvlosky to Arts & Culture Commission, partial term 4/26/2021-3/1/2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Indy Rishi Singh to Human Relations Commission, partial term 4/26/2021-3/1/2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Diane Johnson to Human Relations Commission, full term 4/26/2021-3/1/2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Kathy Fleming to Park & Recreation Commission, full term 4/26/2021-3/1/2025 (5-0)

General

The City Council will hold interviews for various commissions and discuss recruitment status and vacancies. Following these interviews, the Council may decide to make official appointments.

• Commission interviews and potential appointments

The El Cerrito City Council held a special meeting to interview applicants for city commissions. Four interviews were conducted, and no appointments were made. The council scheduled a second meeting for April 26, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. to conduct additional interviews. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Conducted four commission interviews
• Scheduled second interview meeting for April 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
• No appointments made

City Council

The City Council will discuss the California State Auditor Report and a proposed draft Corrective Action Plan. The agenda also includes items regarding regional transportation support, utility easement vacations, and school site updates.

• Review of California State Auditor Report and draft Corrective Action Plan
• Resolution supporting a regional transportation system
• Utility easement vacation for 6332 Barrett Avenue and 2570 Tassajara Avenue
• Improvements to Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1988-1
• Update on the WCCUSD Portola school site

The El Cerrito City Council approved consent items including a letter supporting AB 332, a resolution supporting a regional transportation system, and resolutions on utility easements and landscape assessments. The council also received an update on the Portola school site and passed motions directing staff to respond to the March 2021 State Audit Report, prepare a plan for additional CalPERS contributions, and plan to deposit at least 80% of American Rescue Plan Act funds into the reserve. A subcommittee was created for the audit response.

• Approved letter of support for AB 332 on treated wood waste (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 supporting regional transportation system (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-18 for utility easement vacation on Barrett and Tassajara Avenues (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-19 for Landscape and Lighting Assessment District, setting hearing for May 4, 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed Portola school site update from WCCUSD
• Passed motion to respond to State Audit Report recommendations and plan CalPERS contributions (5-0)
• Passed motion to expect staff to meet departmental budgets in FY2021-22 (5-0)
• Created State Audit Fiscal Response Plan ad-hoc subcommittee (5-0)

Financial Advisory Board

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General

The City Council will hold a community town hall meeting to receive an update on the city's budget and current financial position. The session includes discussions regarding budget priorities, the state audit, and general financial conditions.

• Discussion on city budget and current financial position
• Update on the state audit and financial conditions
• Public discussion on budget priorities

The El Cerrito City Council held a concurrent community town hall and special meeting to discuss the city's budget and financial position. City Manager Karen Pinkos presented an overview of the adopted FY20-21 budget, general fund and personnel reductions, fiscal response plan, state auditor's report, and priorities. Public feedback was gathered, but no formal action was taken.

• No formal action taken on budget discussion

City Council

The City Council will receive an update on General Fund revenues and expenses for fiscal year 2020-21. The council is also considering a resolution for the annual parcel assessment for drainage maintenance at $38.00 per unit.

• Annual parcel assessment for NPDES program and drainage maintenance at $38.00 per ERU
• Update on FY 2020-21 General Fund revenues and expenses through February 2021
• Appointment of Rose Vekony to the Environmental Quality Committee
• Re-appointment of Eric Wright and Jonathan Zazove to the Economic Development Committee

The El Cerrito City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously, including proclamations for Earth Day and National Library Week, appointments to the Environmental Quality Committee and Economic Development Committee, and resolutions for the Growth Management Program compliance, NPDES parcel assessment, and Landscape and Lighting Assessment District report. The council also received and filed a legislative update and the FY 2020-21 General Fund budget update for February 2021. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these items.

• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 2 and March 16, 2021
• Approved Earth Day proclamation for April 24, 2021
• Approved National Library Week proclamation for April 4-10, 2021
• Approved appointment of Rose Vekony to Environmental Quality Committee
• Approved reappointments of Eric Wright and Jonathan Zazove to Economic Development Committee
• Approved Resolution 2021-14 for GMP Compliance Checklist
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 for NPDES parcel assessment at $38.00 per ERU

General

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a special meeting featuring public oral communications. Following public comments, the Council will enter closed sessions to discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations and review existing litigation.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 1021, Police Employees Association, and Firefighters Local 1230
• Conference with legal counsel regarding El Cerrito Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency v. Bosler

The special meeting was called to order and immediately moved into closed session for labor negotiations and existing litigation. No reportable actions were taken, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Convened closed session for labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations (no reportable action)
• Convened closed session for legal counsel on El Cerrito Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency v. Bosler (no reportable action)

City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding the General Fund's long-term financial forecast and budget priorities for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The agenda also includes resolutions on anti-Asian racism and several municipal contracts.

• Resolution denouncing xenophobia and Anti-Asian racism
• Lease-purchase of two recycling trucks for up to $573,906
• $126,500 contract for Carlson Boulevard and San Diego Street crosswalk improvements
• Presentation on the Environmental Quality Committee 2021 Work Plan
• 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report filing

The El Cerrito City Council provided staff direction to proceed with $2 million in reductions for the FY2022 budget during a study session on the General Fund Long Term Financial Forecast. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including proclamations, a resolution denouncing anti-Asian racism, and contracts for recycling trucks and crosswalk improvements. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for a motion to extend the meeting, which passed 4-1.

• Approved proclamations for Education and Sharing Day and Red Cross Month (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 denouncing anti-Asian racism (5-0)
• Received and filed 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions 2021-11 and 2021-12 for lease-purchase of two recycling trucks (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-13 for crosswalk improvements contract with Saint Francis Electric (5-0)
• Received and filed Environmental Quality Committee Work Plan
• Provided staff direction to proceed with $2M reductions for FY2022 budget
• Extended meeting to 11:05 PM (4-1)

City Council

The City Council will receive a report on Year One Rental Registry Data and Tenant Protections Task Force recommendations. The agenda also includes an update on the FY 2020-21 General Fund budget revenues and expenses. Additionally, the Council will consider several committee appointments and proclamations.

• Year One Rental Registry Data and Tenant Protections Task Force recommendations report
• FY 2020-21 General Fund Budget Update
• Resolution designating agents for FEMA and Cal OES disaster aid
• Appointment of Buddy Akacic and Chris Lynch to the Environmental Quality Committee
• Presentation on the City of El Cerrito CalPERS retirement plan

The El Cerrito City Council approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, proclamations for Women's History Month and Arbor Week, appointments to the Environmental Quality and Urban Forest Committees, and resolutions recognizing Tibet Day, designating FEMA/Cal OES agents, and appointing MPA board members. The council also received and filed presentations on the new Poet Laureate, the CalPERS retirement plan, rental registry data, and a budget update. No public hearings or policy matters were acted upon beyond these items.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes from Jan 19, Feb 1, 2, 16, and 23, 2021, with an amendment to Feb 2 minutes
• Approved proclamation designating March as Women's History Month and March 8 as International Women's Day
• Approved proclamation declaring March 7-14 as Arbor Week
• Approved appointments of Buddy Akacic and Chris Lynch to the Environmental Quality Committee
• Approved reappointment of Cathy Bleier to the Urban Forest Committee
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 recognizing March 10 as Tibet Day and expressing solidarity with Tibetan people
• Adopted Resolution 2021-08 designating City Manager, Finance Director, and Public Works Director as FEMA/Cal OES agents
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 designating Assistant City Manager as Primary and City Manager as Alternate to MPA

General

The El Cerrito City Council will hold a special meeting on February 23, 2021. The agenda includes public comments and a closed session for an audit by the California State Auditor's Office.

• Closed session regarding an audit by the California State Auditor's Office

The El Cerrito City Council held a special meeting that consisted of a closed session regarding an audit by the California State Auditor's Office. No reportable action was taken during the closed session, and no public comments were made. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Convened to closed session for state auditor's office audit (no reportable action)

General

The special meeting includes public comments followed by a closed session. During this session, the City Council will meet with labor negotiators regarding SEIU Local 1021 and management/confidential employees.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for SEIU Local 1021 and Management/Confidential Employees

The El Cerrito City Council held a special meeting on February 16, 2021, that was entirely procedural. The council convened a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and Management/Confidential Employees, but no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Convened closed session for labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 and Management/Confidential Employees (no reportable action)

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2020-21 mid-year budget update, including revenues and expenditures through December 31, 2020. The agenda also includes a contract award for fire road repairs in the Hillside Natural Area. Additionally, the Council will issue proclamations for police department staff.

• $98,756.00 contract for Hillside Natural Area Fire Road Repairs
• FY 2020-21 mid-year budget update and amendments
• Proclamation for 2020 Officer of the Year, Corporal Stephanie Ware
• Proclamation for 2020 Professional Staff of the Year, Elizabeth Lopez
• Support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment No. 1 regarding library bonds

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-06, authorizing amendments to the FY 2020-21 budget after hearing extensive public comment on proposed reductions, particularly regarding public safety. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a construction contract for Hillside Natural Area fire road repairs, and recognized police staff with proclamations.

• Approved FY 2020-21 mid-year budget amendments (Resolution 2021-06) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including letter supporting library bond measure (5-0)
• Approved $98,756 contract with Maggiora & Ghilotti Bros, Inc. for Hillside fire road repairs (Resolution 2021-05) (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Police Executive Assistant Elizabeth Lopez as 2020 Professional Staff of the Year (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Corporal Stephanie Ware as 2020 Officer of the Year (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive an update on revenues and expenses for the current fiscal year through December 2020. The council will also consider several items including committee assignments, ordinance adoption, and proclamations.

• FY 2020-21 General Fund Budget Update
• Adoption of Ordinance 2021-01 regarding Rules of Order
• Resolution setting Urban Forest Committee term limits
• Black History Month and Lunar New Year proclamations
• Reappointment of Robin Mitchell to the Urban Forest Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold interviews for commission positions during this special meeting. Following these interviews, the Council will confer with staff regarding ongoing recruitments and vacancies. The Council may also decide to make appointments at the conclusion of the meeting.

• Commission interviews
• Review of recruitment status and vacancies
• Potential commission appointments

City Council

The City Council will consider a side letter with the Police Employees' Association regarding salaries and working conditions. The agenda also includes a $60,610 contract for evaluating recycling collection operations and an update on the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.

• $60,610 consulting agreement with R3 Consulting Group, Inc. for recycling evaluation
• Side letter with El Cerrito Police Employees' Association regarding salaries and working conditions
• Amendment to MIG professional services agreement for San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan update
• Discussion on potential term limit modifications for the Urban Forest Committee

The El Cerrito City Council approved several items, including a consulting agreement with R3 Consulting Group for a recycling operations evaluation, an amendment to the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan update, and a side letter with the Police Employees' Association. They also introduced an ordinance amending rules of order and directed staff to draft a resolution setting Urban Forest Committee term limits at three terms.

• Approved Resolution 2021-01 for R3 Consulting recycling evaluation ($60,610) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02 to amend MIG agreement for San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan update (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-03 for police union side letter (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-01 amending rules of order (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with resolution setting Urban Forest Committee term limits at three terms (5-0)
• Approved minutes for 11/17/2020, 11/19/2020, 12/01/2020, 12/15/2020 with amendment (5-0)
• Received and filed Q2 cash and investment report
• Approved SA Resolution 2021-01 for Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule 21-22