MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JULY 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 Mayor Chuong Vo.
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
None.
5B. Review and consideration of the 2022-2024 City Council appointments to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (Commissions and Committees) (COUNCIL).
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 approve Mayor Pro Tem Barrows’ nomination, as listed below, for a two-year term of service, commencing July 14, 2022 and expiring April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Kelly Colwell* Fine Arts and Historical Commission
*This action creates an unscheduled vacancy on the Community Safety Committee which will be posted in accordance with the California Government Code for 10 working days prior to Council action to fill the position at a noticed public meeting.
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5C. 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 this item.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Katherine George Chu spoke regarding an upcoming youth speech and art contest. The speaker submitted a document for the record entitled, “Youth Speech & Art Contest.” (Documents submitted during public comments are considered for public records and are available by request in the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer)
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, June 23, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, June 23 , 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 July 14, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos July 14, 2022 $ 8,607,813.54 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CERRITOS AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CERRITOS IS ELIGIBLE (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR ALL
CALRECYCLE GRANT AND PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE CITY OF CERRITOS IS ELIGIBLE (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration of the City of Cerritos 2022 Public Health Goals Report (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Sergio Huizar, Management Analyst . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor decl ared the public comments period and the public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to direct staff to send confirmation to the regulatory agencie s that the City of Cerritos 2022 Public Health Goals Report has been completed and a public hearing has been held (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of an amendment to an existing lease agreement for the extension of lease terms between the City of Cerritos and Lou Sobh Cerritos Saturn, Incorporated, dba Kia of Cerritos, for real property located at 18201 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, California, 90703 (APN 7034-017-910) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development . 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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the appropriate documents to facilitate and consent to the execution of the ground lease amendment, in such form as the City Attorney shall deem appropriate (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Barrows, Vo
NOES: Solanki, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of the 2022-23 Mayor’s annual appointment recommendations for City Council and community member service on external boards, commissions, and committees and ad hoc working groups (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer. 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 decl ared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Approve the formation of the following two (2) new ad hoc working groups, with the listed Councilmember liaisons, incl uding determination of the general scope and scale of each ad hoc working group, and with Councilmember liaison terms concluding at the end of the current Mayor's term in 2023:
Ad Hoc Working Group Name Councilmember
Liaisons
Community Garden Vo, Johnson
Disaster Preparedness/Emergency Management Vo, Barrows
; and
a. Update the 2022-23 Mayor’s Annual Appointments List accordingly (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration of a transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to provide the City of Cerritos Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W) funding for the design of a regional stormwater capture pro ject at the Cerritos Sports Complex (COUNCIL).
A s taff report was given by Mike O’Grady, Utilities Administrator. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
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 approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into the transfer agreement for $2,408,000, as well as any required addendums, with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, in substantially the same form as submitted, for the design of a regional stormwater capture project at the Cerritos Sports Complex (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9D. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CER RITOS IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS (COUNCIL).
A s taff report was given by Sergio Huizar, Management Analyst . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Case van der Linden spoke in support of the implementation of emergency water conservation regulations.
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 Barrows, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-31, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION REGULATIONS (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9E. Review and consideration by the Cerritos City Council of a proposal submitted by Government Technology Group (GTG) to prepare a feasibility study and cost -benefit analysis rela tive to the proposed development and implementation of a Citywide broadband fiber optic master plan for local economic development and revenue generating purposes, RFP No. 1452-22, in the amount of $74,685 (COUNCIL).
Pursuant to Section 15262, Feasibilit y and Planning Studies, of the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9E. (continued)
A s taff report was given by Aaron Benjamin, Information T echnology 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:
1. Authorize the M ayor to enter into a professional services agreement with Government Technology Group (GTG) pursuant to the City’s request for proposal and the terms and conditions detailed in said agreement in the amount of $74,685; and
2. Direct City staff to pursue grant funding opportunities to offset the cost of the feasibility study and cost -benefit analysis including, but not limited to, the Local Agency Technology Assistance (LATA) described in the associated agenda report for this item; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a F iscal Year 2022-23 budget amendment with a new appropriation of $74,685, for the preparation of the feasibility study and cost -benefit analysis relative to the propose d Citywide fiber optics master plan as stipulated; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (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
An informational update on the status of the City’s 2021-29 Housing Element was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development.
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11. Reports (continued)
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Barrows, and Mayor Vo.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Direct the City Manager to invite and recognize all former members of the City’s Let Freedom Ring Committee at the 2023 ceremony which will commemorate the Committee’s 50th anniversary.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. in memory of City of Duarte Councilmember Tzeitel Paras-Caracci.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Chuong Vo _______
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: July 28, 2022