MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023, 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 Rory Corrigan, Church in Cerritos.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Whitney High School Mock Trial Team.
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
Proclamations were made by the City Council as follows:
Korean American Day (accepted by Mid-City Korean American Seniors Association). A Korean American Day proclamation was also presented from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva by Joe Pak, Field Representative.
Whitney High School Mock Trial Team (3
rd Place, Senior Division, Los Angeles County Mock
Trial Program).
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.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
In-Person Public Comments:
David Pylman expressed concerns regarding the audio-visual presentations displayed during the January 11, 2023 Planning Commission meeting and requested access to the City’s audio and visual systems for use by the public during City public meetings.
Sarah Ornelas and Bonnie Ornelas requested the City Council consider expansion of the City Dial-a-Ride program’s service area.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council on the feasibility of expanding the Cerritos Dial-a-Ride program service area.
Joan Pylman expressed concern with the delay of completion of the Del Amo Boulevard Bridge Replacement and Signal Enhancements Project , requested removal of t he billboard adjacent to the project area, and inquired whether a regular project status update to residents living in the adjacent area could be provided. The speaker submitted a document for the record entitled, “Agenda Report (Item 9E, June 8, 2020).” (Documents submitted during public comments are considered public records and are available by request at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer).
Alfred Reyes requested a more contemporary line-up for scheduled performances at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and expressed concern regarding the involvement of the outgoing City Manager in performance selections for the upcoming season.
Case van der Linden expressed concern with the condition of streets throughout the community.
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)
Malik Tariq Mahmood shared a personal message of faith from the 10 th Annual Peace
Symposium.
Steven Hsieh requested timely repair of potholes throughout the City.
Brian Hews expressed concern regarding the lack of community engagement as related to the subject matter under consideration in agenda item 7E.
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, December 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting and Financing Authority Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING AUTHORITY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Thursday, December 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Cou ncil/Successor Agency Regular Meeting and Financing Authority Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ FINANCING AUTHORITY).
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 January 12, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos January 12, 2023 $ 10, 347,202.86 (COUNCIL)
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 November 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 November 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, CALI FORNIA, 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. 2023-01, 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)
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 AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-02, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR P ROJECTS AND PROGRAMS (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 5-0, to approve the following:
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022 -2, A REQUEST BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND MANUFACTURING USES AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703.
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7034-017-019)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2022- 15, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY
OWNER TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, CONSTRUCT A NEW
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7034-017-019)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
Staff reports were given by Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager, and the City’s environmental consultant , Greg Ton kovich, Vista E nvironmental. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
In-Person Public Comments:
Joseph Gonzalez , representing Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”), expressed various concerns regarding the environmental impacts of the project. He referred to a letter submitted as written correspondence for the record by SAFER (document is detailed in the “Written Correspondence” section below).
Danny McKenna spoke in in support of the proposed project and expressed concerns regarding the comments given by the previous public speaker. He confirmed he would comply with any requirements of the City’s Art in Public Places Program as related to his use of the subject property.
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)
Steven Hsieh requested additional street and property lighting in the subject property area.
Richard Drury, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”), expressed concerns regarding environmental impacts of the project and requesting adequate California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review of the project.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
City Attorney Bill Ihrke commented on various California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) standards of review regarding the project under consideration and stated the official record contains all required information related to CEQA studies for the subject project. City Attorney Ihrke recommended additional language the City Council could include in its findings to ensure the record reflects compliance with Cerritos Municipal Code Section 22.80. Upon City Council authorization, the additional language will be included in any official resolutions adopted to approve the subject project.
MAIN MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. W aive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022 -2, A
REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND MANUFACTURING USES AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7034-017-019) (COUNCIL); and
2. W aive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2022-15, A REQUEST BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING IND USTRIAL BUILDING,
CONSTRUCT A NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7034-017-019) (COUNCIL).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the following items as amended to include language recommended by City Attorney Bill Ihrke to reflect the project’s compliance with Cerritos Municipal Code Section 22.80:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-03, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2022 -2, A
REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND MANUFACTURING USES AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7034-017-019), as amended to include the following language in the appropriate sections of the resolution:
Furthermore, the Cerritos City Council further finds that the City is in compliance with Chapter 22.80 of the Cerritos Municipal Code. Chapter 22.80 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, as referenced in this resolution, primarily is intended to ensure specified environmental performance standards are met when there is an actual and ongoing authorized use on any property within the City of Cerritos.
Additionally, Section 22.80.240 of the Cerritos Municipal Code grants discretion to the director of Community Development to determine whether there is cause to believe that a proposed use may be in violation of the environmental performance standards, and grants discretion to initiate an investigation to determine compliance with such standards. For the proposed project, it is determined that there is no cause to believe there would be a violation of environmental performance standards based on: (i) the applicability of the categorical exemption under Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines; (ii) the substantial evidence prepared for and reviewed by the City Council supporting the categorical exemption, including the evidence provided by the consultants to address and review traffic, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions; and (iii) the use of the authority under Section 22.80.280 of the Cerritos Municipal Code to retain an expert consultant to study and report on the compliance of the proposed project (COUNCIL); and
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-04, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2022-15, A REQUEST BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING,
CONSTRUCT A NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 17600 CRUSADER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL (M) (APN 7034- 017-019), as amended to include the following language in the appropriate sections of the resolution:
Furthermore, the Cerritos City Council further finds that the City is in compliance with Chapter 22.80 of the Cerritos Municipal Code. Chapter 22.80 of the Cerritos Municipal Code, as referenced in this resolution, primarily is intended to ensure specified environmental performance standards are met when there is an actual and ongoing authorized use on any property within the City of Cerr itos.
Additionally, Section 22.80.240 of the Cerritos Municipal Code grants discretion to the director of Community Development to determine whether there is cause to believe that a proposed use may be in violation of the environmental performance standards, and grants discretion to initiate an investigation to determine compliance with such standards. For the proposed project, it is determined that there is no cause to believe there would be a violation of environmental performance standards based on: (i ) the applicability of the categorical exemption under Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines; (ii) the City of Cerritos Thursday, January 12, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
substantial evidence prepared for and reviewed by the City Council supporting the categorical exemption, including the evidence provided by the consultants to address and review traffic, noise, air quality and greenhouse gas emissions; and (iii) the use of the authority under Section 22.80.280 of the Cerritos Municipal Code to retain an expert consultant to study and report on the compliance of the proposed project (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The main motion as referenced earlier in this secti on was not acted upon pursuant to City Council majority action on the substitute motion made to approve the two resolutions for this agenda item. There was no further action taken on this item.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY CONCERNING A GASOLINE LEAK FROM A PRIVATELY OWNED EXISTING
PIPELINE ON THE IRON-WOOD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE, AND POTENTIAL THREAT TO THE
SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY REQUIRING REMEDIATION, REPAIR, AND
IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC GOLF COURSE AND OTHER CITY -OWNED PUBLIC PROPERTY, AS SPECIFIED (COUNCIL).
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 pr ovide public comment, the Mayor decl ared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
CONCERNING A GASOLINE LEAK FROM A PRIVATELY OWNED EXISTING
PIPELINE ON THE IRON-WOOD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE, AND POTENTIAL THREAT
TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY REQUIRING REMEDIATION,
REPAIR, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC GOLF COURSE AND OTHER CITY- OWNED PUBLIC PROPERTY, AS SPECIFIED (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. Review and consideration to revise the 2023 City Council/Successor Agency meeting schedule (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Agency Secretary. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the May or declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. A pprove adjustments to the 2023 Council/Agency meeting schedule as follows:
2023 Cerritos Public Meeting Schedule
Date and Time Public Meeting Body Location
Tue Jan 31 7 pm Property Preservation Commission Cancel Wed Feb 1 7 pm Planning Commission Sierra Room/CCPA
Thu Feb 2 7 pm Parks and Recreation Commission Cancel
Thu Feb 9 7 pm City Council Regular Meeting Sierra Room/CCPA Mon Feb 20 ALL DAY Observed Holiday – Presidents’ Day Holiday Closure Thu Feb 23 7 pm City Council Regular Meeting Sierra Room/CCPA Tue Feb 28 7 pm Property Preservation Commission Sierra Room/CCPA Wed Mar 1 7 pm Planning Commission Sierra Room/CCPA
Thu Mar 2 7 pm Parks and Recreation Commission Cancel
Thu Mar 9 7 pm City Council Regular Meeting Sierra Room/CCPA Wed Mar 15 7 pm Community Safety Committee Community Safety Thu Mar 16 7 pm Fine Arts and Historical Commission Sierra Room/CCPA Mon Mar 20 7 pm City Council Special Meeting
(in lieu of Thur., Mar. 23, ‘23 meeting)
Sierra Room/CCPA
Wed Mar 22 7 pm Let Freedom Ring Committee Community Safety Thu Mar 23 7 pm City Council Regular Meeting
National League of Cities Congressional
City Conference (Washington, D.C.)
March 24 – 28, 2023
Cancel
Sierra Room/CCPA
unavailable
Tue Mar 28 7 pm Property Preservation Commission Sierra Room/CCPA
; and
2. Direct staff to conduct public education and notification activities utilizing all appropriate City media outlets and methods as related to amendments to the 2023 Cerritos Public Meeting Schedule; and
3. Reserve the date of Monday, March 20, 2023, 7:00 p.m. should the City find that it requires a second meeting in March for the purpose of conducting essential business; and
4. Present any further proposed amendments to the 2023 Cerritos Public Meeting Schedule as needed to accommodate the Council Chamber upgrade project for City Council review and consideration at the appropriate public meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
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
A presentation was given by Sherré Titus, Recreation Services Superintendent, regarding the 2022 City of Cerritos Santa’s Holiday Float program. A PowerPoint Presentation was displayed.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Yokoyama, Johnson, and Solanki, and Mayor Vo.
CONSENSUS (Solanki): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council regarding the PARS program including information regarding the employees entitled to receive the benefit.
12. Closed Session
The City Council did not recess to Closed Session to discuss any of the item as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
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
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13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. in memory of Cerritos resident Liza Maria Matias Scammahorn.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Chuong Vo _______
Chuong Vo
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: January 26, 2023