MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JULY 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 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
Mayor Vo announced the meeting would adjourn in memory of Beverle Ray, long-time Cerritos resident and wife of former Mayor and Councilmember George Ray.
A proclamation was made by the City Council as follows:
Goody’s Donuts (Business Spotlight).
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 declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Barrows, to approve Mayor Vo’s nomination, as listed below, for a two-year term of service, commencing July 28, 2022 and expiring April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Sandra Gonzalez Parks and Recreation Commission
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.
Written Correspondence:
(Written correspondence is considered public record. Full -text copies of su bmitted written correspondence can be obtained in the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer)
Matthew Ellis submitted written correspondence expressing appreciation to the City and contractor Harry Dantema, for improvements made to lighting fixtures at Heritage Park and the Cerritos Sculpture Garden.
In-Person Public Comments:
Payal Sawhney announced an upcoming program for the benefit of small business owners and entrepreneurs which provides them with professional guidance.
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, July 14, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Thursday, July 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
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of the Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated July 28, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos July 28, 2022 $ 7, 230,587.96 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of Treasurer's Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending June 30, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending June 30, 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 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 Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-32, 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: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
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9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of an informational budget and audit compliance report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (COUNCIL).
A staff reports 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 Johnson, to ratify the executed Budget Amendments from the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 as summarized in the Budget Adjustment Log presented in the associated agenda 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 impacts to the City’s future general municipal elections due to legislative changes in the dates established for municipal elections by State law (Senate Bill 970) (COUNCIL).
Staff report s were given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer 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 com ment, the Mayor decl ared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to direct staff to schedule, no earlier than the second regular City Council meeting in March 2023, the publicly noticed review and consi deration of introduction, and subsequent publicly noticed adoption, of an ordinance to establish the City’s general municipal election date as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd -numbered years and conduct the City’s next general municipal election on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Barrows, Vo
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
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.
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11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmember Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Barrows, and Mayor Vo.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to plan and conduct a community safety seminar and extend invitations to local agencies to participate in hosting the event, including Cerritos Sheriff’s Station and ABC Unified School District.
CONSENSUS (Solanki): Directed the City Manager to provide the City Council with the regular informational report regarding the status of development projects.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B, as listed on the Closed Session agenda:
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consider initiation of litigation
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4) (COUNCIL)
Number of cases: One (1)
12B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consider initiation of litigation
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4) (COUNCIL)
Number of cases: One (1)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, reported the City Council c onvened into Closed S ession to discuss Items 12A and 12B, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council received briefings on the aforementioned I tems and no reportable action was taken.
There was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. in memory of Beverle Ray, long -time Cerritos resident and wife of former Mayor and Councilmember George Ray.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: August 25, 2022