MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. CO UNCILMEMBER YOKOYAMA PARTICIPATED VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM 11540 GONSALVES STREET, CERRITOS, CA 90703, AND THE AGENDA WAS POSTED AT THAT LOCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Father Dominic Denina, Holy Family Catholic Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 394.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Naresh Solanki
Council/Agency Member Frank A. Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bruce Barrows
Mayor/Chair Chuong Vo
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to excuse Council/Agency Member Lynda Johnson from the Thursday, May 12, 2022 , 7:00 p.m., City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
Proclamations were made by the City Council as follows:
Janith D’Alwis, Anuj Kakde, Anish Katragadda, and Sri Pranav Kunda (Rank of Eagle Scout).
Payal Sawhney and Judge Laura Walton (Assemblymember Cristina Garcia’s Women of the Year 2022).
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Daisy Lagasca spoke in support of recognizing community youth at City Council meetings and expressed concern regarding a local newspaper.
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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
Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Thursday, April 28, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: N one
7B. Approval of the Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated May 12, 2022 (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B.1. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos May 12, 2022 $ 4,452,277.30 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Register of De mands for the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated May 12, 2022 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency May 12, 2022 $ 871,138.75 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Waive full reading of and adopt 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).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-21, 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 (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE CITY OF CERRITOS TITLE VI
PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES FOR NON-DISCRIMINATORY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES (CERRITOS ON WHEELS AND DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS) (COUNCIL).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide pu blic comment, the Mayor decl ared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE CITY OF CERRITOS TITLE VI PROGRAM, WHICH
PROVIDES FOR NON-DISCRIMINATORY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (CERRITOS ON WHEELS AND DIAL -A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of the 2022-2024 City Council appointments to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cindy Nava, Assistant City Clerk and Bill Ihrke, City Attorney.
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 Vo, and seconded by Barrows to approve the following nomination for a two-year term of service ending April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Name: Nominated by: Advisory Board:
Melissa Snyder Vo Let Freedom Ring Committee
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of the 2022-23 Mayor’s annual appointment recommendations for City Councilmember service on internal and external committees (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cindy Nava, Assistant City Clerk. 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to a pprove Mayor Vo’s nominations of City Councilmembers and community members to serve on various internal and external assignments during his 2022-23 Mayoral term as follows:
Internal Ad Hoc Advisory Liaisons Liaisons
ABC Unified School District Vo Johnson
Auto Mall Solanki
Budget/Finance (Mayor serves as primary liaison) Vo (Mayor) Solanki Business/Industry Solanki
Cerritos Community College District Vo
Chamber of Commerce Vo
City Charter Review Barrows
Legislative Barrows
Library Johnson
Los Angeles County Public Health Department Johnson
MIS/Technology Vo Barrows
Parks and Recreation Vo
Personnel Vo Barrows
Policies and Procedures Vo Barrows
Protocol Manual Barrows Vo
Public Safety Vo Johnson
Senior Services/Senior Center Johnson
West Santa Ana Branch Transit Project Barrows Solanki
External Committees Delegate Alternate
California Contract Cities Association Board of Directors Johnson Vo California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Board of Directors Vo Johnson ECO-Rapid Transit Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors Barrows Solanki Gateway Cities Council of Governments Board of Directors Solanki Barrows Gateway Cities Council of Governments
91/605/405 Corridor Cities Committee
Barrows Johnson
League of California Cities (Cal Cities) and Los Angeles Regional Division Representatives
Vo Solanki
League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2022 Annual General Assembly Voting Delegate and Alternate
Vo Solanki
Los Angeles County City Selection Committee
(Cal. Gov. Code Section 50270 designates Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as delegate/alternate)
Vo (Mayor) Barrows
(Mayor Pro
Tem)
Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Board of Directors (Districts 2, 3, 18 & 19)
(Cal. Health and Safety Code Section 4730 designates Mayor as delegate)
Vo (Mayor) 1: Barrows
2: Solanki
3: Johnson
4: Yokoyama
Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board Policy Board of Directors
Solanki Johnson
Southeast Water Coalition Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors
Vo Solanki
Southern California Association of Governments
General Assembly Member – Cerritos Official Representative Yokoyama Johnson
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
External Committees (Community Members) Member
Bellflower Unified School District Citizens’ Task Force 2022-2023 Academic Year
Alan Snyder
(COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 1 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: Yokoyama
9C. Review and consideration of an Employee Classification and Compensation Study (COUNCIL).
A s taff report was given by Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk 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 com ments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to fund and complete a classification and compensation study for both full-time and part-time classifications in an amount of $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2022 -23, provide informati on regarding said funding during the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget study sessions, and direct staff to proceed to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for award of contract (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
9D. Review and consideration of a cooperative agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Cerritos for construction of the Coyote Creek Channel Class 1 Bikeway (OC Loop Segment O) (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 provi de public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Find the construction of Coyote Creek Channel Class 1 Bikeway (OC Loop Segment O) in conformity with the Cerritos General Plan, and direct staff to refer the same to the Planning Commission for confirmation of this conformity; and
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the cooperative agreement between the County of Orange and City of Cerritos for Funding and Construction of Coyote Creek Channel Class 1 Bikeway (OC Loop Segment O) in a form approved by the City Attorney, once Planning Commission finds the project in conformance with the Cerritos General Plan (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
9E. Review and consideration of award of contract for Corporate Yard Roof Replacement, Project No. 18204, Bid No. 1455-22 (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 Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,071,187 from the General Fund for Project No. 18 204, Corporate Yard Roof Replacement;
3. Award a contract in the amount of $1,071,187 for Corporate Yard Roof Replacement (total bid), Project No. 18204, Bid No. 1455 -22, to Letner Roofing Company and reject the other bids; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (excused)
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.
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11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
An informational report on the City’s Housing Element was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Yokoyama and Solanki, Mayor Pro Tem Barrows, and Mayor Vo.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to cancel the Thursday, June 9, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting and schedule a Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2022.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to cancel the Monday, November 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting and schedule a Special City Council/Successor Agency Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2022 and reschedule the City’s Tree Lighting event to Monday, November 28, 2022.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. in memory of United States Secretary of Commerce and Transportation Norman Y. Mineta.
/s/Cindy Nava
Cindy Nava, Assistant City Clerk/Assistant
Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: May 26, 2022