MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2022, 7:00 P.M. , TELECONFERENCE MEETING AUTHORIZED BY ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (CHAPTER 165, STATUTES OF 2021 ), VIA ZOOM VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS, MEETING ID# 845 8345 5269
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 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 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. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, February 10, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
City of Cerritos Thursday, February 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Thursday, February 10, 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 24, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos February 24, 2022 $ 5,242,032.16 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of Treasurer’s Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending December 31, 2021 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending December 31, 2021 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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 a request by the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce 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).
City of Cerritos Thursday, February 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
A staff report was given by Vida Barone , City Clerk /Elections Official . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Audio public comments:
Sam Desai spoke in support of approval of the candidate forum.
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 conditionally approve the request for use of the City Council Chamber by the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of conducting a candidate forum on Wednesday, March 16, 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 candidate 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
9B. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATES TO THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Mike O’Grady, Utilities Administrator. 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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Hu, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-14, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CERRITOS APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATES TO THE GOVERNING
BOARD OF THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of Cerritos Thursday, February 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
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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.
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Solanki and Yokoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Hu.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone____
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Grace Hu
Grace Hu, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: March 10, 2022