MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 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 Girls Softball Team.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency Member Naresh Solanki
Council/Agency Member Frank A. Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bruce Barrows
Mayor/Chair Chuong Vo
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
A proclamation was made by the City Council as follows:
Auditboard (Business Spotlight).
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 April 12, 2022 Cerritos General Municipal Election was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Elections Official. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to provide an agenda report regarding the next general municipal election, including options to address its proximity to the scheduled March 2024 statewide general municipal election.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to provide the Council with information related to voter registration at business addresses in Cerritos.
An informational update was given by Annie Hylton, City Librarian & Marketing Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to discontinue the COVID -19 update report at each Council meeting and provide information on an as-needed basis.
There was no action taken on this item.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Daisy Lagasca expressed concern regarding a local newspaper a nd congratulated the newly elected City Councilmembers, incoming Mayor Pro Tem, and the incoming Mayor.
Sam Desai congratulated the newly elected Ci ty Councilmembers and provided comments on Measure H.
Sophia Tse congratulated the newly elected City Councilmembers, incoming Mayor Pro Tem, and the incoming Mayor.
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, April 14, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, April 14 , 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
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 28, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos April 28, 2022 $ 5,289,226.99 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of the Treasurer’s Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending March 31, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Tr easurer’s Reports for the period ending March 31, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING A
CERRITOS POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL RELATIVE TO CITY OFFICIALS AND CITY EMPLOYEES AND AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Mayor Pro Tem Barrows.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022- 20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS
ADOPTING A CERRITOS POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL RELATIVE TO CITY
OFFICIALS AND CITY EMPLOYEES AND AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
(with Policy
No. 6.03 Protocol Order of Precedence being adopted as amended), and the Cerritos Employee Handbook for immediate use and implementation (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
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 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:
1. Award a contract for professional services for the City of Cerritos website design and hosting services, RFP No. 1431-21, to GHD Services, Inc. in the amount of $120,165 plus future annual maintenance hosting and maintenance services in the amount of $25,100;
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with a term of thirty-six (36) months with a provision for up to three (3) twelve (12) month extensions on behalf of the City of Cerritos; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve any change orders that may become necessary to complete the project discussed in the report (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of an informational budget and audit compliance report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Jeff Thielke, Budget Manager. 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 Solanki, to ratify the executed budget amendments from the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 as summarized in the Budget Adjustment Log (Exhibit 1 of the agenda report) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
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.
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None.
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11. Reports (continued)
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmember Yokoyama and Mayor Vo.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 12A as listed on the Closed Session agenda:
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (COUNCIL)
Number of potential cases: One (1)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, reported the City Council c onvened into Closed Session to discuss Item 12A as listed on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council received a briefing on the aforementioned Item and no reportable action was taken. There was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
_/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
_/s/ Chuong Vo ____
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: May 12, 2022