MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 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
A proclamation was made by the City Council as follows:
Robaina Industries (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 Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve Mayor Pro Tem Barrows’ nomination, as listed below, for a two-year term of service, commencing August 25, 2022 and expiring April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Patrick “Maurice” Stitt Community Safety Committee
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 submitted written correspondence can be obtained in the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer)
Bill Lam submitted written correspon dence regarding City Council election dates and library card fees for non-residents.
In-Person Public Comments:
Sam Desai requested the Council provide support with various school-related issues and spoke regarding his candidacy for the ABCUSD School Board.
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 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 Johnson, to approve the Thursday, July 28, 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 August 25, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos August 25, 2022 $ 4, 908,455.56 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Register of Demands for the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated August 25, 2022 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency August 25, 2022 $ 4,166,608.00 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
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 July 31, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending July 31, 2022 (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)
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 Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022- 33, 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
7E. Award of contract for groundwater remediation - Civic Center, Project No. 17199, Bid No. 1449-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment for th e appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,645,000 from the General Fund for Project No. 17199, groundwater remediation – Civic Center, to be reimbursed by future Measure W annual local return funding; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $3,022,510 fo r the groundwater remediation – Civic Center (total bid), Project No. 17199, Bid No. 1449 -22, to Mehta Mechanical Co., 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 (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Reject all bids for Neighborhood Park picnic shelter installation, Project No. 20104, Bid No. 1467-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to reject all bids and authorize staff to re -advertise the project with a revised project scope of work (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)
7G. Award of contract for Civic Center parking structure rehabilitation, Project No. 22209, Bid No. 1453-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of funds in the amount of $111,891.81 from the General Fund for Project No. 22209, Civic Center Parking Structure Rehabilitation; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $1,043,793.50 for the Civic Center Parking Structure Rehabilitation (total bid), Project No. 22209 Bid No. 1453 -22, to Slater Waterproofing, 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 (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7H. Ratification of a previously authorized annual expenditure in accordance with City Purchasing and Contract Policy (8.03) for server and storage equipment support maintenance and service to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Ratify the previously authorized annual expenditure of $65,846.40 to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Server and Storage equipment support maintenance and service in accordance with the Purchasing and Contracting Policy (8.03) where the purchase of goods and services in excess of $50,000 shall require City Council approval; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget amendment with a new appropriation of $5,847 to be allocated for HPE equipment support, maintenance and service (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)
7I. Ratification of a previously authorized annual expenditure in accordance with City Purchasing and Contract Policy (8.03) for enterprise software support and maintenance to Microfocus Software, Inc. (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to ratify the previously authorized annual expenditure of $53,334.76 to Microfocus Software, Inc. for server and storage equipment support maintenance and service in accordance with the Purchasing and Contracting Policy (8.03) where the purchase of goods and services in excess of $50,000 shall require City Council approval (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7J. Award of contracts for Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts roof replacement, Project No. 12706, Bid No. 1468-22 and RFP No. 1465-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of funds in the amount of $323,643 from the CCPA Endowment Fund for Project No. 12706, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts roof replacement; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $2,485,773 for the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts roof replacement (Base Bid and Alternate #1), Project No. 12706, Bid No. 1468-22 to Letner Roofing Company and reject the other bids; and
3. Award a professional services contract in the amount of $170,000 for construction administration and inspection services for Project No. 12706, RFP No. 1465-22 to Beam Professionals; and
4. Award a contract in the amount of $7,000 to artist April Grieman to provide design expertise for the preservation of the original CCPA tile roof design; and
5. 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
8. Public Hearings
None.
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9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of designation of City of Cerritos Councilmember voting delegate and alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting to be held Friday, September 9, 2022 (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 provide public comment, the Mayor decl ared the public comments period closed.
There was no action taken on this item . The City Council -approved voting delegate (Mayor Chuong Vo) and alternate (Councilmember Naresh Solanki) designated at the May 12, 2022 City Council regular meeting will serve as the City’s voting representatives at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting to be held Friday, September 9, 2022.
9B. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021- 29, REVISING ARTICLE 5, GENERAL COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION AND ARTICLE 26, HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR
CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS IN THE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES,
FOR FULL -TIME NON -EXEMPT EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 619 (COUNCIL).
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-30, REVISING SECTION 4, PART-TIME TEMPORARY SALARY AND
BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS IN THE
EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES, FOR ALL PART-TIME TEMPORARY
EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY PART-TIME EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 619 (COUNCIL).
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021 -31, REVISING SECTION 4, PART -TIME CONFIDENTIAL TEMPORARY SALARY AND BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION POLICIES, SECTION 7, GENERAL SALARY SCHEDULE, AND SECTION 26, HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR
CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS IN THE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES,
FOR FULL -TIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES, FULL -TIME CONF IDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, AND PART-TIME CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager.
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)
9B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt:
1. Resolution No. 2022-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29, REVISING ARTICLE 5, GENERAL COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION AND ARTICLE 26, HEALTH
AND LIFE INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS IN THE
EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES, FOR FULL -TIME
NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 619 (COUNCIL); and
2. Resolution No. 2022-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-30, REVISING SECTION 4,
PART-TIME TEMPORARY SALARY AND BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION
POLICIES, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ADJUSTMENTS IN THE EMPLOYMENT
SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES, FOR ALL PART-TIME TEMPORARY
EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY PART -TIME EMPLOYEES
REPRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 619 (COUNCIL); and
3. Resolution No. 2022-36, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31, REVISING SECTION 4,
PART-TIME CONFIDENTIAL TEMPORARY SALARY AND BENEFIT
ADMINISTRATION POLICIES, SECTION 7, GENERAL SALARY SCHEDULE, AND SECTION 26, HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL
POLICIES, FOR FULL-TIME EXEMPT EMPLOYEES, FULL-TIME CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES, AND PART-TIME CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES (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 the 2023 City Council/Successor Agency meeting schedule (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer. A request to continue this item to the next City Counci l/Successor Agency meeting was submitted for City Council/Successor Agency consideration.
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)
9C. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to table review and consideration of the proposed 2023 City Council/Successor Agency meeting schedule to the Monday, September 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency special meeting. (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Yokoyama, Johnson, Solanki, and Mayor Pro Tem Barrows and Mayor Vo.
CONSENSUS (Johnson/Barrows): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report within the next two months for City Council review and consideration of conducting an overall citizen survey of City services, similar to prior Cerritos community assessment survey projects conducted.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for City Council review and consideration of Cerritos Library operational costs and resident and non-resident uses and fees.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for Cit y Council review and consideration of the placement of stationary ALPR cameras at four (4) intersections in the City.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to facilitate the hosting of an international “cubing” competition at CPE, Library Park, or other City facility, including the CCPA.
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12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 12D only as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Items 12A, 12B, and 12C were continued to the next City Council/Successor Agency meeting.
12A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk/Treasurer
12D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consider initiation of litigation
Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4) (COUNCIL)
Number of cases: One (1)
The City Council recessed into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Item 12D only.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
The City Council reconvened into Open Session. Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, reported the discuss Item 12D as listed on the Closed Session agenda, pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4). The following motion was reported:
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Solan ki, to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to initiate litigation if necessary. In accordance with Government Code section 54957.1, the name of the action, the defendants, and the other particulars will be disclosed, once an action has formally commenced, to any person upon inquiry (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows
ABSTAIN: None
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. in memory of former Lakewood Mayor and Council Member Joe Esquivel.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: September 12, 2022