MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 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
A proclamation was made by the City Council as follows:
American Classic Escrow Corporation (Business Spotlight).
5B. Informational update on the April 12, 2022 Cerritos General Municipal Election.
An informational update was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Elections Official. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
Informational update on the City's response to the COVID -19 pandemic and other City events, services, and programs.
An informational update was given by Annie Hylton, City Librarian & Marketing Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
There was no action taken on these items.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Ben Z. Nyende spoke regarding his artwork and requested the opportunity to present an art proposal to the City and schools in the surrounding area.
Patricia Murray spoke regarding her campaign for election to the Cerritos City Council. She inquired as to the schedule for repaving Studebaker Road near the mall, and her support for by-district elections.
Rocky Pavone spoke regarding his campaign for election to the Cerritos City Council.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Sam Desai spoke regarding his campaign for election to the Cerritos City Council.
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, March 10, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Thursday, March 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 March 24, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos March 24, 2022 $ 4,300,801.97 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Register of Demands for the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated March 24, 2022 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency March 24, 2022 $ 17,500.00 (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)
7C. Award of contract for C -2 Booster Pump Station backup generator system, Pro ject No. 22503, Bid No. 1451-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $35,123.10 from the Water Fund for Project No. 22503, C-2 Booster Pump Station Backup Generator System;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $80,123.10 for C -2 Booster Pump Station Backup Generator System, Project No. 22503 to Affordable Generator Services, Inc. and reject all other bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for Citywide athletic court resurfacing, Project No. 22101, Bid No. 1448- 22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Waive bid irregularity and include the late-received bid as part of the consideration of all other duly-received bids for purposes of determining the award of contract;
2. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $61,240 from the General Fund for Project No. 22101, Citywide Athletic Court Resurfacing;
3. Award a contract in the amount of $96,240 for Citywide Athletic Court Resurfacing, Project No. 22101, to Cinbad Industry, Inc. and reject all other bids; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (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 consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY OF CERRITOS 2021 GENERAL PLAN
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to provide information on a future agenda related to the methodology for conducting the annual evaluation of residents’ open space/recreational needs (Program No. OSR -2, Open Space/Recreation Element – 2021 General Plan Annual Progress).
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 Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY OF CERRITOS 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS
REPORT FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR) (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 award of a contract for professional services for City of Cerritos website design and hosting, RFP No. 1431-21 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Laurie Kajiwara, Public Information Manager . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Noting there were no i ndividuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to defer consideration of this item until after the matter is considered by the City’s Technology/MIS subcommittee (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 to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS CONSENTING TO A REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT OF
THE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ATHENS SERVICES (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Mike O’Grady, Utilities Administrator. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Written correspondence:
(Written correspondence is considered public record and full -text copies of submitted written correspondence can be obtained in the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer)
Sue Carter submitted written correspondence expressing concern with the City’s potential reassignment of the subject services agreement to Athens Services.
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 Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CERRITOS CONSENTING TO A REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT OF THE
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ATHENS SERVICES (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.
An informational report on AB 1597, AB 1599, and AB 1603 was given by Kathy Matsumoto, Assistant City Manager.
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 related to the City’s credit card use policy was given by Art Gallucci, City Manager and Ryan Carey, Finance Manager.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Mayor Pro Tem Vo and Councilmembers Solanki and Yokoyama.
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12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. in memory of Beth Kiyoko Nielsen.
/s/ Vida Barone ______
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Grace Hu ____
Grace Hu, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: April 14, 2022