MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MAY 26, 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 Pastor Bob De Leon, Calvary Chapel Artesia.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 693.
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/Chair Chuong Vo
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bruce Barrows was noted absent for the record.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to excuse Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bruce Barrows from the Thursday, May 26, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
Proclamations were made by the City Council as follows:
Para Plate & Plastics, Inc. (Business Spotlight).
Dean Clinton, Kenneth Ho, and Ethan Wong (Rank of Eagle Scout).
Cerritos High School Model United Nations Team (Awards of Distinction – Debate and Research & Preparation).
Cerritos High School Boys Swimming and Diving (CIF Champions).
Cerritos High School Boys Varsity Baseball (605 League Champions).
Cerritos Chinese-American Senior Citizens Association, Inc. (30 th Anniversary).
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Akiko Okamoto expressed concerns regarding her current housing situation.
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, May 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Thursday, May 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
Monday, May 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Monday, May 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of the Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated May 26, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos May 26, 2022 $ 3,116,299.34 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. Approval of Treasurer's Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending April 30, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending April 30, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for Towne Center Drive sewer line repair, Project No. 23601, Bid No. 1460-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Authorize the City Man ager to execute a budget amendment for a new Sewer Fund appropriation in the amount of $70,944 for Towne Center Drive sewer line repair, Project No. 23601, Bid No. 1460-22;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $70,944 and reject the other for Towne Center Drive sewer line repair (total bid), Project No. 23601, Bid No. 1460 -22, to Sancon Technologies, Inc. and reject the other bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Award of contract for Iron -Wood Nine Golf Course fence rehab ilitation, Project No. 22103, Bid No. 1457-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Award a contract in the amount of $199,665 for Iron -Wood Nine Golf Course fence rehabilitation (total bid), Project No. 22103, Bid No. 1457 -22, to Quality Fence Co., Inc. and reject the other bids; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Receive and file the City of Cerritos 2021 Consumer Confidence Report (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to receive and file the City of Cerritos 2021 Consumer Confidence Report (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7G. Award of contract for printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2022-2023 Season Brochure, Bid No. 1461-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Award a contract in the amount of $140,047.76 for printing of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts 2022-2023 Season Brochure, Bid No. 1461-22, to Lithographix, Inc., under the condition that in the event issues of non-performance arise, the project would be removed from Lithographix, Inc. and taken to the next lowest bidder to ensure the City’s printing deadline, quality standards and specifications are met. This process would be repeated as necessary in order of lowest bid to the highest; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute changes in the scope of work and related expenses, up to $15,000, should additional pages need to be added to the Season Brochure to cover the number of performances included in the season (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7H. Award of contract for construction of tree improvements in residential streets, Project No. 14088, Bid No. 1458-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Award a contract in the amount of $175,200 for the complete removal of 79 parkway trees and planting of 55 trees (total bid), Project No. 14088, Bid No. 1458-22, to West Coast Arborists, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7I. Award of contract for construction of concrete improvements in residential streets, Project No. 14088, Bid No. 1459-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Award a contract in the amount of $483,800 for the construction of concrete improvements in residential streets (total bid), Project No. 14088, Bid No. 1459-22, to Kalban, Inc. and reject the other bids; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7J. Award of contract for Studebaker Road rehabilitation, Project No. 14711, Bid No. 1454- 22 (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Solanki. Pursuant to the California Political Reform Act a nd implementing regulations from the California Fair Political Practices Commission, Councilmember Solanki reported prior to the consideration of this item he would abstain from voting on this item due to a potential financial conflict of interest due to the proximity of his interest in real property to the project being considered.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of funds in the amount of $777,710 from the General Fund for Project No. 14711, Studebaker Road Rehabilitation;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $777,710 for Studebaker Road rehabilitation (total bid), Project No. 14711, Bid No. 1454-22, to Sequel Contractors, Inc. and reject the other bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7J. (continued)
The motion carried (3 – 0 – 1 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: Solanki
8. Public Hearings
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 Vida Barone, City Clerk /Treasurer and Bill Ihrke, City Attorney.
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 mo ved by Johnson, and seconded by Solanki, to a pprove Councilmember Johnson’s nominations listed below for two- year term s of service , commencing May 26, 2022 and expiring April 30, 2024, with the Planning Commission appointee Deepak “DJ” Jhaveri commencing service effective after the June 1, 2022 Planning Commission meeting (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Ratliff, Concepcion “C.J.” Villaluna Fine Arts and Historical Commission Prado, Ileana Parks and Recreation Commission
Jhaveri, Deepak “DJ” Planning Commission
Vacant Property Preservation Commission
Hom, Gordon Community Safety Committee
Nam, Leila Community Safety Committee
Lagasca, Daisy Mina Let Freedom Ring Committee
Nino, Dan E. Let Freedom Ring Committee
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by V o, to approve Councilmember Solanki’s nominations listed below for two-year terms of service ending April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Shah, Parimal Fine Arts and Historical Commission
Pathak, Pino Parks and Recreation Commission
Gandhi, Bhavin Planning Commission
Vasan, Latha Property Preservation Commission
Grossman, Gail Community Safety Committee
Doshi, Pinal Community Safety Committee
Joshi, Jayesh Kumar Let Freedom Ring Committee
Sawhney, Payal Let Freedom Ring Committee
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to a pprove Mayor Vo’s nominations listed below for two-year terms of service ending April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Kauble, Matthew S. Fine Arts and Historical Commission McDaniel, Christopher Parks and Recreation Commission
Gilhuys, Carla Planning Commission
Joung, Jeannie Property Preservation Commission
Bhardwaj, Romy Community Safety Committee
Cortez, Mel Community Safety Committee
Kuo, Lily Let Freedom Ring Committee
Snyder, Melissa (appointed 5/12/2022) Let Freedom Ring Committee
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of City of Cerritos participation in extended version of Cerritos Auto Square documentary video (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Laurie Kajiwara, Public Information Manager.
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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to participate in and support the production of an extended version of the Cerritos Auto Square documentary video; and
2. Authorize the City M anager or designee to facilitate a budget amendment in the amount of $20,000 for the City to contribute towards the cost of the production of the extended version, and to execute an amendment to the Tri -Party Agreement memorializing the same (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration of timing and funding options for Citywide street pavement rehabilitation (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.
Julian Ely expressed general satisfaction for the current state of the streets in Cerritos.
Noting there were no 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 direct the City Manager to provide funding recommendations at the June 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting (Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Study Session No. 2) to maintain Citywide street pavement rehabilitation methods to sustain a “Good” level, as described in the agenda report (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 - 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (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 update on the COVID -19 pandemic was given by Laurie Kajiwara, Public Information Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Yokoyama and Johnson, and Mayor Vo.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s Chuong Vo ____
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: June 23, 2022