MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023, 10:00 A.M., IN THE SIERRA ROOM AT CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 18000 PARK PLAZA DRIVE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor/Chair Vo.
3. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency Member Frank A. Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Bruce Barrows
Mayor/Chair Chuong Vo
Council/Agency Member Naresh Solanki was noted absent for the record.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Barrows, to excuse Council/Agency Member Solanki from the Saturday, January 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. Special Meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Solanki
ABSTAIN: None
The following is noted for the meeting record: At 11:53 a.m. Council/Agency Member Yokoyama left his seat at the dais, exited the room, and was noted absent from the meeting. At 1:00 p.m. Council/Agency Member Solanki arrived to the room, assumed his seat at the dais, and was noted present for the remainder of the meeting. At 1:15 p.m.
Council/Agency Member Yokoyama returned to the room, assumed his seat at the dais, and was noted as present for the remainder of the meeting.
4. Public Comments and Suggestions
Public comments were opened throughout the special meeting and are consolidated in this section.
Norma Williamson suggested prioritizing the addition of recycling bins in public places and the addition of pickleball courts throughout the community.
Teddy Lloyd suggested prioritizing the addition of pickleball courts throughout the community.
Murali Vasudevan suggested prioritizing resolving financial matters at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and Cerritos Electric Utility and maintaining sidewalks, roads, and parks.
Marty Grossman suggested prioritizing resolving financial losses at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, including allowing the community to select performances which will increase revenue.
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4. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Gail Grossman suggested prioritizing additional services for seniors, increasing cable service provider choices, reducing financial contributions to the Chamber of Commerce, and increasing street maintenance and repair in the community.
Case van der Linden suggested prioritizing the inclusion of deep root watering techniques for newly planted City trees. The speaker also requested the ABC Unified School District offer their excess solar power to residents for purchase. In conclusion, the speaker agreed with the five (5) Strategic Plan goals which were developed through City Council consensus and thanked the City Council for conducting the Strategic Plan study session. (The Strategic Plan goals are listed under agenda item 5 in the following section of this document).
John Cabula suggested prioritizing homelessness and related services to the homeless community in Cerritos.
Daisy Lagasca requested the City Council prioritize the community’s input w hen developing the City’s Strategic Plan goals.
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)
Steve Hsieh suggested prioritizing road repair and maintenance, addressing pine trees and other trees causing damage, and street and traffic light maintenance.
Murali Vasudevan suggested additional Strategic Plan study sessions for additional community input and offered his suggestions for prioritizing Strategic Plan goals.
5. New Business
5A. Review and consideration of existing environmental factors and current economic conditions for the Cerritos City Counci l to establish the priority goals to guide the preparation of the City's Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and Strategic Financial Plan in accordance with the Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy No.
2.04) (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by the City’s Strategic Plan C ommittee: Torrey Contreras, Senior Assistant City Manager/Committee Chair, Ryan Carey, Finance Manager, Peter Kemp, Budget Manager, and Jeff Thielke, Theater Executive Director. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened public comments (Public comments are memorialized under item 4 of this document). Discussion ensued among the City Council, members of the public, and City staff regarding the various proposed Strategic Plan goals.
Upon completion of a goal prioritization exercise facilitated by the City’s Strategic Plan Committee, the following five Fiscal Year 2023-24 Strategic Plan goals were established via unanimous (5 – 0) City Council consensus and are listed below in priority order (with 1 representing the highest priority):
1. Increase Tree and Street Maintenance/Repair
2. Increase Sales Tax Revenue
3. Review Contract Law Enforcement Services
4. Increase Technology Infrastructure/Use
5. Increase Fiscal Transparency
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6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: February 9, 2023