MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA.
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
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.
Rocky Pavone spoke regarding his campaign for election to the Cerritos City Council.
Sam Desai spoke regarding his campaign for electio n to the Ce rritos City Council, encouraged residents to vote early, requested teleconference public meeting access, and spoke regarding the fiber optic feasibility study, crime in Cerritos, and the Cerritos Electric Utility program.
Patricia Murray spoke regarding her campaign for election to the Cerritos City Council and in support of district-based elections.
Case van der Linden expressed concerns regarding the care and maintenance of City trees.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
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, February 24, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Thursday, February 24, 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 March 10, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos March 10, 2022 $ 4,424,360.46 (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 January 31, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending January 31, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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)
7D. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND IMPLEMENTING TELECONFRENCE ACCESSIBLITY FOR CONDUCTION PUBLIC MEETNGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-15, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND IMPLEMENTING
TELECONFERENCE ACCESS IBILITY 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 award of contract for Rosewood Park Playground Improvements, Project No. 22105, Bid No. 1450-22 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Dario Simoes, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 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 continue this item to the 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022 City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting and direct staff to include in their report other options that may be available for use of these CDBG funds (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and approval of a Power Sales Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority for the purchase of solar power and battery storage through the Daggett Solar Power 2 Project (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Mike O’Grady, Utilities Administrator. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
Sam Desai inquired regarding the beneficiaries as a result of this project.
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 Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Find that approval of the p roposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because it is an administrative and fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; with regard to the underlying project and pursuant to the Power Purchase Agreement between SCPPA and Daggett Solar Power 2 LLC, the lead agencies have obtained all CEQA determinations required for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility; and
2. Direct staff to reduce the output of the Magnolia Power Project to accommodate the energy procured from the Daggett Solar Power 2 Project; and
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into the Power Sales Agreement with SCPPA, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the purchase of 5 megawatts of solar power and 3 megawatts of battery storage with the associat ed green attributes though the Daggett Solar 2 Project for a projected annual cost of $645,000 over a 20-year term (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.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to add an agenda item to the March 24, 2022 agenda for review and consideration of letters of support or opposition, as applicable, related to the following pending legislation items: AB 1599, AB 1603, and AB 1597.
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
An informational report on the construction of site and building improvements at the City- owned property located at 12616 183 rd Street, Project No. 18206, was given by Dario Simoes, Deputy Director of Pu blic Works/City Engineer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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11. Reports (continued)
11A. (continued)
An informational report on the City’s receipt of a federal transit administration Buses and Bus Facility Grant Award was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Yokoyama, Solanki, Mayor Pro Tem Vo.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m. in memory of Beverly Porter.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Grace Hu _
Grace Hu, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: March 24, 2022