MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 , 2022, 7:00 P.M. , TELECONFERENCE MEETING AUTHORIZED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (CHAPTER 165, STATUTES OF 2021 ), VIA ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS, MEETING ID# 870 4298 7853
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
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
5A.1. Informational update on Cerritos Community College given by Cerritos College President Dr. Jose Fierro.
An informational update on Cerritos Community College was given by Cerritos College President, Dr. Jose Fierro. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
There was no further action taken on this item.
5B. Informational update on the City's response to the COVID -19 pandemic and other City events, services, and programs.
An informational update on the Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Cerritos General Municipal Election was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Elections Official. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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:
Patricia Murray expressed concerns with the City’s at -large voting system and spoke regarding her campaign for election to the Cerritos City Council.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Melissa Snyder expressed concerns regarding the Cerritos Girls Softball Association’s use of the City’s snack bar and City restrictions pertaining to cooking and warming food.
Katherine (last name not provided) expressed concerns regarding the offerings and availability of the current City Adaptive Recreati on Programs and the lack of accessible seating at the Festival of Friendship event.
Jashbai Patel spoke regarding his support for Cerritos General Municipal Election candidate Sam Desai and expressed concern regarding City street repair and City finances.
Sam Desai spoke regarding an upcoming meet and greet event and his campaign for election to the Cerritos City Council.
Murali Vasudevan spoke regarding the upcoming Cerritos General Municipal Election and candidate appearances at City Council meetings.
Dr. Graham expressed support for Cerritos General Municipal Election candidate Patricia Murray and her position regarding district-based elections.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, January 27, 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 27, 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 February 10, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos February 10, 2022 $ 4,643,720.21 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION O F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND IMPLEMENTING TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-13, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND IMPLEMENTING TELECONFERENCE
ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of the City of Cerritos Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Ryan Carey, Finance Manager and City Auditor, Daphnie Munoz.
A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Audio public comments:
Patricia Murray inquired as to whether or not the funds received from the American Rescue Plan Act were incorporated into the City’s General Fund.
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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Hu, to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2020-21 City of Cerritos Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (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)
9B. Review and consideration of design concepts by Gary Alsum for the propos ed 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 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 Vo, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the following:
1. The two wall design concept provided by artist Gary Alsum and the design team of the National Sculptors Guild and appropriate $500,000 from the Art in Public Places Trust Fund for the acquisition of the art piece; and
2. The K-9 standing design concept provided by artist Gary Alsum and the design team of the National Sculptors Guild and appropriate an expenditure of $91,000 from the Art in Public Places Trust Fund for the acquisition of the art piece; and
3. The sculptural granite 9/11 Memorial Addendum to honor those lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks , with the addition of the phrase “We will never forget ,” provided by artist Gary Alsum and the design team of the National Sculptors Guild and appropriate $24,000 from the Art in Public Places Trust Fund for the acquisition of the art piece; and
4. The Department Memorial pillar to honor those lost in the line of duty concept provided by artist Gary Alsum and the design team of the National Sculptors Guild , and appropriate $11,000 from the Art in Public Places Trust Fund for the acquisition of the art piece; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the contract necessary to complete the scope of work, including any contract modifications (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.
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.
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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 Chuong Vo, and Mayor Grace Hu.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned in memory of Pedro Benzon and Donna May Luke Simpson at 9:45 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Grace Hu
Grace Hu, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: February 24, 2022