MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 2022, 7:00 P.M., TELECONFERENCE MEETING AUTHORIZED ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (CHAPTER 165, STATUTES OF 2021 ), VI A ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS, MEETING ID# 873 8684 3028
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Dustin Parker, Concordia Lutheran Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hu.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Bruce Barrows
Council/Agency Member Naresh Solanki
Council/Agency Member Frank A. Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Chuong Vo
Mayor/Chair Grace Hu
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
None.
5B. Informational update on the City's response to the COVID -19 pandemic and other City events, services, and programs.
An informational report was given by Annie Hylton, City Librarian & Marketing Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
There was no further action taken on this item.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Audio public comments:
Sam Desai expressed concerns with the City’s fiscal management.
Jay Gray expressed concerns regarding the Charter Amendment Measures related to term limits and the City Facebook page comments policy.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Thursday, January 13, 2022 , 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of the Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated January 27, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos January 27, 2022 $ 3,385,720.75 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval to reject all bids for the C -2 booster pump station backup generator system replacement project, Bid No. 1447-22, and re-advertise the project with a revised project scope (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to reject all bids for Bid No. 1447- 22, C-2 booster pump station backup generator system replacement project, and authorize staff to re-advertise the project with a revised project scope of work (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation of the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 5 -0, to approve the following:
Review and co nsideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE CITY OF CERRITOS 2021 -2029 HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CERRITOS GENERAL PLAN (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila , Director of Community Development . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AND CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (COUNCIL); and
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-12, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE CITY OF CERRITOS 2021 -2029 HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CERRITOS GENERAL PLAN (COUNCIL); and
3. Provide a report to the City Council on a future agenda for review and consideration of the appropriate zoning to maximize use for “Site 7,” as described in the agenda report. (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of an informational budget and audit compliance report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Jeff Thielke , Budget Manager , and Dario Simoes , Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Audio public comments:
Jay Gray expressed concerns with inaccurate information presented related to the commencement of rental payments from Revolve for lease of the City-owned building and Cerritos residents’ rejection of Measure C. He requested a review of City fees.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to ratify the executed budget amendments from the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022, as summarized in the Budget Adjustment Log, as presented in the agenda report (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of a request by the American Association of University Women for the use of the City Council Chamber, associated City resources, and waiver of costs for the purpose of conducting a candidate forum relating to the Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Cerritos General Municipal Election (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, Assistant City Clerk. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Audio public comments:
Jay Gra y expressed concerns with potential conflict of interests if the organization’s members have personal relationships with members of the City Council or candidates in the April 12, 2022 Cerritos General Municipal Election.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to conditionally approve the request for use of the City Council Chamber by the American Association of University Women for the purpose of conducting a candidate forum on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and waive all associated City costs, with the following provision:
If the City Council Chamber is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 virus, the approved use of the City Council Chamber and City resources for the cand idate forum will be canceled. This includes cancellation up to and through the date and time of the event (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration of a design concept by Gary Alsum for the proposed public art project that will pay tribute to the Public Safety (Sheriff and Fire) Services. The project will be constructed at the north entrance area of the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station generally located on the northwest corner of Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street, west of the Cerritos City Hall (APN 7025-028-905) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kathy Matsumoto, Assistant City Manager, John Kinkade, the City’s design consultant, and Gary Alsum, the artist selected for the subject art piece . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor ope ned the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
Discussion ensued between members of the City Council and the artist regarding various aspects of the proposed art concepts.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to table consideration of this item to a date certain, the Thursday, February 10, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting, to allow the artist to incorporate the comments and suggestions provided by the City Council for the proposed public art project that will pay tribute to the Public Safety (Sheriff and Fire) Services and present his updated design concepts for review and consideration (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to direct the artist to move forward with the lower cost Option 2 as presented in the agenda report, “Wall with Engraved Text” artwork, and incorporate all comments and suggestions provided by the City Council as directed in the previous motion for the proposed public art project that will pay tribute to the Public Safety (Sheriff and Fire) Services (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9D. Review and consideration of the program for the temporary installation of sculptures in the Cerritos Sculpture Garden - generally located in the Cerritos Civic Center on the northwest corner of Bloomfield Avenue and 183rd Street, west of the Cerritos Sheriff’s Station (APN 7028-028-904) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kathy Matsumoto , Assistant City Manager . A Pow erPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Approve the recommendation from the Fine Arts and Historical Commission to:
a. End the temporary art installation program in the Cerritos Sculpture Garden; and
b. Purchase the art piece titled “Joker” by Jeff Zischke for the sum of $13,500; and
c. Return the art piece titled “Flame” by Lyle London and seek an alternative art piece; and
2. Compensate each of the artists (Jeff Zischke and Lyle London) the amount of $1,250 each (a total $2,500) for the loaning of the artwork to the City for the p eriod of February 2021 to February 2022, in accordance with the terms of the contract and provisions of the temporary art program (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Legislative Items
10A. Report on pending legislation.
None.
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10. Legislative Items (continued)
10B. Review and consideration to support or oppose specific legislation in the State or Federal legislature or in the State or Federal Executive Office for signature.
None.
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Barrows, Solanki, and Yokoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Hu.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to place a report on an upcoming City Council agenda for review and consideration of options to update the City’s Code Enforcement procedures, inclusive of potential amendments to the Cerritos Municipal Code.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to prepare a letter for the Mayor’s signature to be sent to the Metro Board expressing displeasure with their prohibition of additional public comment at their Thursday, January 27, 2022 meeting.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would not recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C, as listed on the Closed Session agenda:
12A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk/Treasurer
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:49 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Grace Hu
Grace Hu, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: February 10, 2022