MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON
PARTICIPATED VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM ASTON AT THE WAIKIKI BANYAN, HOTEL LOBBY, 201 OHUA AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815, AND THE MEETING AGENDA WAS
POSTED AT THAT LOCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Dustin Parker, Concordia Lutheran Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Naresh Solanki.
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:
Pat Pacheco Insurance Agency (Business Spotlight).
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 Annie Hylton, City Librarian & Marketing Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
There was no action taken on this item.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
At this juncture, Bill Ihrke, City Attorney asked Councilmember Johnson to confirm for the record that she posted the agenda for this meeting at the location from where she was telephonically participating, pursuant to Brown Act requirements. Councilmember Johnson affirmatively confirmed.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Sam Desai spoke regarding the Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) State of the City event and inquired as to whether the Chamber quarterly report is available to the public.
He also spoke regardin g his candidacy for the ABC Unified School District Board of Education and expressed concerns regarding safety in the City of Cerritos.
Bill Kalpakoff, representing Athens Services, spoke regarding service issues and offered assistance to customers.
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
Monday, September 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Monday, September 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special 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 22, 2022 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos September 22, 2022 $ 1, 583,952.26 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. 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).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7C. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2022-38, 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.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration to authorize an annual expenditure for Integrated Library System (ILS) subscription software in accordance with City Purchasing and Contracting Policy (8.03) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Aaron Benjamin, Information Technology 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 Yokoyama, to:
1. Authorize the annual expenditure of $60,771.00 to Innovative Interfaces, Inc. for the Sierra ILS subscription software and support services 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 $5,771 to be all ocated for Innovative Interfaces, Inc. subscription software and support services (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 an exchange agreement and assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program-Local and Highway Infrastructure Programs funds between the City of Cerritos and t he Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
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. 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 City Manager to execute the exchange agreement and assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program-Local and Highway Infrastructure Programs Funds between the City of Cerritos and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize a budget amendment for an increase in revenues in the Street Improvement Fund in the amount of $247,958; and
3. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $247,958 for Project No. 20702, Residential Pine Tree Reforestation Program (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
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmember Solanki, Mayor Pro Tem Barrows, and Mayor Vo.
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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 . Councilmember Johnson was not present during the Closed Session.
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 Significant exposure to litigation
Pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (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. Councilmember Johnson was not present during the Closed Session. The City Council received briefings on the aforementioned Items and no reportable action was taken. There was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
/s/Cynthia Nava
Cynthia Nava, Assistant City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo, Mayor/Chair
APPROVED: October 13, 2022