MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 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 the Cerritos Aquatic Club.
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
Proclamations were made by the City Council as follows:
Janet Beach (Recognition of Service).
Mayor Grace Hu presented plaques to her appointees to City Commissions and Committees in appreciation of their fine service. The following individuals were recognized:
Judy Chiu – Fine Arts and Historical Commission
Bing Hadley – Property Preservation Commission
Jennifer Hong – Parks and Recreation Commission/Planning Commission Mansour Meisami – Fine Arts and Historical Commission/Property Preservation Commission Dan Mukherjee – Community Safety Committee
Diana Needham – Planning Commission/Parks and Recreation Commission Joseph Vicente – Let Freedom Ring Committee
Tatiana Yokoyama Bui – Let Freedom Ring Committee
Richard Yu – Community Safety Committee
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.
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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, March 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 Vo, to approve the Thursday, March 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 April 14, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos April 14, 2022 $ 8, 358,285.71 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo, Hu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of the Treasurer’s Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending February 28, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows , and seconded by Vo , to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending February 28, 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 TELEC ONFERENCE
ACCESSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING PUBLIC MEETINGS PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (STATS. 2021, CH. 165) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-18, 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 award of contract for Rosewood Park playground improvements, Project No. 22105, Bid No. 1450 -22 (COUNCIL). (Continued from the meeting of March 10, 2022).
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 decl ared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to award a contract in the amount of $330,700 for Rosewood Park playground improvements, Project No. 22105, to Cinbad Industry, Inc. and reject all other bids; and 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
9B. Review and consideration of an informational update on the upcoming 49th annual Let Freedom Ring Celebration (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Sherre’ Titus, Recreation Services Superintendent . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
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.
The City Council unanimously received and filed this report. There was no further action taken on this item.
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 Councilmember Barrows, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Hu.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Grace Hu ______
Grace Hu, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: April 28, 2022