MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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 Bishop David Montgomery, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
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 appointments, removals, and filling of scheduled or unscheduled vacancies on the Cerritos Advisory Boards (2022-24 term) (COUNCIL).
There was no action taken on this item.
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 Laurie Kajiwara, City & Theater 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.
Teddy Lloyd spoke to thank the City for installing the new pickleball courts at Liberty Park.
Sam Desai spoke regarding upcoming community holidays and events , community safety, and his candidacy for the ABC Unified School District Board of Education.
Ben Z. Nyende spoke regarding his proposal to donate his customized woodwork , featuring portraits of the City’s current and former Mayors to the City.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Daisy Lagasca spoke to invite the community to upcoming Chamber of Commerce and Friends of the 1st Combat Engineer’s Battalion (CEB) events.
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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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 September 12, 2022 (Register covering the period of July 16 - July 29, 2022 - originally scheduled for approval at the canceled August 11, 2022 Council/Agency Regular Meeting) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos September 12, 2022 $ 9, 928,256.09 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated September 12, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos September 12, 2022 $ 4,101,516.37 (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)
7B.2. Register of Demands for the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated September 12, 2022 (Register covering the period of July 16 - July 29, 2022 - originally scheduled for approval at the canceled August 11, 2022 Council/Agency Regular Meeting) (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency September 12, 2022 $ 4,830.00 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Receive and file the 2022 local agency biennial notice pursuant to the Political Reform Act and direct any proposed amendments to be presented to the City Council and its subagencies at their December 8, 2022 meeting (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Receive and file the 2022 Local Agency Biennial Notice; and
2. Direct the Office of the City Clerk to present proposed changes to the conflict of interest codes joint resolution to the City Council, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority for review and consideration at their December 8, 2022 meeting (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for design and engineering services for the Civic Center HV AC replacement, Project No. 12703, RFP No. 1469-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of unused carryover funds in the amount of $177,272 from the General Fund f or the Civic Center HVAC replacement, Project No. 12703; and
2. Award a contract for design and engineering services in the amount of $177,272 for the Civic Center HVAC replacement, Project No. 12703, RFP No. 1469- 22 to PBS Engineers, Inc. and reject the other proposals; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND ATTESTING TO THE VERACITY OF THE 2021 POWER
SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT AND POWER CONTENT LABEL TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND ATTESTING TO THE VERACITY OF THE 2021 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT AND POWER CONTENT LABEL TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of award of contract for printing of the 2023 Cerritos Community Calendar, Bid No. 1470-22 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Laurie Kajiwara, City & Theater Marketing 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to award a contract for printing of the 2023 Cerritos Community Calendar, Bid No. 1470- 22, to Advantage Mailing, LLC in the amount of $35,599.01. In the event issues of non-performance arise, the project would be removed from Advantage Mailing, LLC 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 highest (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of the proposed 2023 City Council/Successor Agency meeting schedule (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the 2023 City Council/Successor Agency meeting schedule, inclusive of the following adjustments:
Date Meeting
Thursday, January 12, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 7 pm
Saturday, January 28, 2023, 10 am
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Special Meeting – Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation review session
Thursday, February 09, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, March 23, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Monday, April 10, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 7 pm
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7 pm
Monday, April 24, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, April 27, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Special Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting (canceled)
Council/Agency Special Meeting – Mayoral Transition and Council Reorganization
Council/Agency Special Meeting – Budget Session I, Budget Development Update
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 11, 2023, 7 pm
Monday, May 15, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, May 25, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Special Meeting – Budget Study Sess. II, Preliminary Budget Review
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Monday, June 22, 2023
Council/Agency Regular Meeting – Budget Study Session III, Preliminary Budget Review
Council/Agency Regular Meeting – Budget Adoption
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, August 24, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 14, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Monday, November 27, 2023
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting (canceled)
Council/Agency Special Meeting & Tree Lighting Event
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 7 pm
Thursday, December 28, 2023, 7 pm
Council/Agency Regular Meeting
Council/Agency Regular Meeting (canceled)
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
(COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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 request by the La Palma-Cerritos American Association of University Women for the use of the City Council Chamber, associated City resources, and waiver of costs for the purpose of conducting a candidate forum relating to the ABC Unified School District School Board Election for Trustee Areas 2 and 3 scheduled for November 8, 2022 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Joan Pylman spoke in support of approval of the AAUW’s request to use the Council Chamber for their requested candidate forum.
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 approve the request by the La Palma-Cerritos American Association of University Women for use of the City Council Chamber on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for the purpose of hosting a forum for candidates for election to Trustee Areas 2 and 3 of the ABCUSD School Board, inclusive of use of City staff and resources to facilitate building access and live broadcasts and rebroadcast programming of the event, and waiver of any associated City costs, with the following provision:
If the City Council Chamber is closed to the public due to the COVID -19 virus or if temporary use restrictions are in place to reduce community transmission, the approved use of the City Council Chamber and City resources for the candidate forum will be canceled or subject to the temporary use restrictions in place at the time of the event. This includes cancellation up to and through the date and time of the event (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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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
Informational reports were provided by Kathy Matsumoto, Assistant City Manager, and Jeff Thielke, Theater Executive Director.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Yokoyama and Johnson and Mayor Vo.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to provide a report on the feasibility and costs related to hosting a small scale Family Arts Festival and event to commemorate the 30
th anniversary of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
CONSENSUS (Vo/Johnson ): Directed the City Manager to ensure the City acknowledges Patriot Day (September 11
th) and the Cerritos Air Disaster (August 31st)
annually with, at minimum, the laying of a wreath at the appropriate locations, with a larger event scheduled for every five years.
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)
The City Council recessed into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Items 12A and 12B. The City Council reconvened into Open Session and the City Attorney provided the Closed Session report (stated on the next page).
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12. Closed Session (continued)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, reported the City Council c onvened into C losed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council received briefings on the aforementioned Items.
As related to Item 12A, there was no reportable action.
As related to Item 12B, the City Council considered the initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code S ection 54956.9(c)(4). The City Council decided not to initiate a separate case for the City, and took the following action, reported pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.1:
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to request of the court and to apply to participate as an amicus curiae or as an intervenor in the existing case, City of Redondo Beach et al. v. Bonta, in his capacity as Calif ornia Attorney General , Los Angeles Superi or Court Case No. 22STCP01143. The substance of that case challenges the validity of Senate Bill 9 (stats. 2021, ch. 162), mandating lot -splits or duplexes in certain single -family residential zones if certain conditions are met. The legal challenge alleges Senate Bill 9 violates a city’s charter and land use authority, among other claims (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to request of the court and to apply to participate as an amicus curiae in the existing case, AIDS Healthcare Foundation & City of Redondo Beach v. Bonta, in his capacity as California Attorney General, California Second District Court of Appeal Case No. B321875. The substance of that case challenges the validity of Senate Bill 10 (stats. 2021, ch. 163), which allows but does not require city councils, by supermajority, to adopt ordinances enabling a process to zone parcels for up to ten units of residential density per parcel for “transit -rich areas” or “u rban infill site,” as defined. The legal challenge alleges Senate Bill 10 violates a city -electorate’s voter initiative rights by enabling a city council to override land use limitations adopted by a voter-initiative ordinance. The trial court ruled in favor of Respondent Bonta, in his capacity as the California Attorney General. Petitioners have noticed an appeal (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
There was nothing further to report.
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13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m. in memory of Ron Bates, former Los Alamitos Councilmember and City Manager of four local cities, and Cerritos residents Mrs.
Benjamina “Bing” Dizon Mangune and Mr. Ananias Limbo.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: September 22, 2022