MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023, 7:00 P.M., IN THE SIERRA ROOM AT CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , 18000 PARK PLAZA DRIVE, CERR ITOS, CA LIFORNIA.
COUNCILMEMBER SOLANKI PARTICIPATED VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM YADAV
STREET, UPLETA GUJARAT, INDIA, 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 Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 693.
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 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.
In-Person Public Comments:
David Pylman commented on perceptions of the public regarding the upcoming City Manager vacancy and expressed his concern regarding the potential of allowi ng additional drive-through restaurants in the community.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Sheila Gibbons expressed concerns regarding code violations in the community, particularly those occurring in the Walmart parking lot.
Thomas Simonovski requested the City consider support of and investment in a proposed ABC Unified School District aquatics center.
Case van der Linden requested the City institute deep root watering techniques on existing and new trees.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed to the City Manager to provide the City Council with a report regarding alternative tree irrigation methods and to provide a copy of the report to public speaker Mr. Case van der Linden.
Al Reyes requested the City consider increasing the number of staff at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, addressing the long lines at the bar/concession, and suggested scheduling contemporary performers at the venue to increase revenue.
Written Correspondence:
(Written correspondence is considered pub lic record. Full -text copies of submitted written correspondence can be obtained in the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer)
Murali Vasudevan suggested recognition of ABC Unified School District Award of Excellence student awardees at a future Council meeting and submitted suggestions for items to be included in the City’s Strategic Plan.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to pr ovide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, January 26, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, January 26, 2023, 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)
7A. (continued)
Saturday, January 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Saturday, January 28, 2023, 10:00 a.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 February 9, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos February 9, 2023 $ 6,272,172.55 (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 December 31, 2022 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and sec onded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending December 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 Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-10, 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. Authorization of an agreement with the City of Downey for the lease of water rights by the City of Cerritos for Fiscal Years 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a water rights lease agreement for a total of 2,000 acre -feet of groundwater by the City of Cerritos from the City of Downey for each of Fiscal Years 2023- 2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 for a three -year total dollar amount of $1,020,000 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Final approval of Parcel Map 83312, to merge three (3) existing parcels and subsequently subdivide the property into two (2) parcels. The subject property is located at 20200 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerrit os, California, 90703, and is zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN) (APN 7044-016-006)* (COUNCIL).
*One Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved and certified by the City Council on January 26, 2023, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Development Code Amendment 2022-1, Tentative Parcel Map 83312, Conditional Use Permit 2022-1, and Precise Plan 2022-1.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to accept, file, and authorize recordation of Parcel Map No. 83312, subject to the final approval of the City Engineer (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. Adoption of Ordinance:
Ordinance introduced at the Thursday, January 26, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting:
Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1039, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2022 -1, A REQUEST TO
AMEND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING FOR
DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE RESTAURANTS TO BE CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED IN THE
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) ZONES, AND
AMENDING REGULATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF T HESE USES IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS* (COUNCIL).
*One Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved and certified by the City Council on January 26, 2023, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Development Code Amendment 2022-1, Tentative Parcel Map 83312, Conditional Use Permit 2022-1, and Precise Plan 2022-1.
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration at the request of Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Barrows.
The Mayor opened public comments. Noting there were no members of the public who elected to provide comment, the Mayor closed public comments.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1039, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRI TOS APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 2022-1, A REQUEST TO AMEND
VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING FOR
DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE RESTAURANTS TO BE CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED
IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) ZONES, AND AMENDING REGULATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF THESE USES IN THE CITY OF CERRITOS (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 PRECISE PLAN 77-30(2023) AMENDMENT, A PROPOSAL TO
REMODEL THE EXTERIOR OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE KEYSTONE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 13201 – 13223 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) (APNS 7028-002-011, 7028-028-003, 7028- 028-004, 7028-028-005, 7028-028-006, 7028-028-011)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
A staff report was given by Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
Council/Agency Member Johnson recused herself from consideration of this item, citing a potential real property interest within the subject project area. She left her seat at the dais and left the room for the remainder of this item.
The Mayor opened the public hearing a nd the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide pub lic comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-11, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRIT OS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 77-30 (2023) AMENDMENT, A PROPOSAL TO REMODEL
THE EXTERIOR OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND OTHER RELLATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE KEYSTONE PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 13201 – 13223 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC) (APNS 7028-002-011, 7028-028-003, 7028-028-004, 7028-028-005, 7028-028-006, 7028-028-011) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0 – 1 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson (recused)
ABSTAIN: None
At the conclusion of this item, Council/Agency member Johnson entered the room and resumed her seat at the dais. She was noted as present for the remainder of the meeting.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideratio n of the goals, policy, platforms and associated costs of expanded City participation in social media (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Laurie Kajiwara, City and Theater Marketing 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 declared the public comments period closed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the following:
1. The goals of the City of Cerritos expanded social media program, listed as follows:
a. Increase the channels used to communicate with the City’s various publics, including residents, current and prospective local business owners, people who work in the City and community organizations.
b. Reach a broader audience by sharing information with people who access social media for news and updates.
c. Announce news about City initiatives and developments. d. Enhance transparency by posting information across multiple platforms. e. Instantaneously disseminate accurate information.
f. Communicate public safety information.
g. Promote City programs, events and services.
h. Encourage economic development; and
2. The launch of the official City of Cerritos presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn in February 2023, without allowing commenting, for a trial period of six (6) to twelve (12) months. Discontinue posting content on the City’s Facebook group once the City’s Facebook page is online; and
3. The launch of a Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts presence on Instagram, without allowing commenting, for a trial period of six (6) to twelve (12) months; and
4. The City of Cerritos Digital Communications Policy; and
5. Expenditures of $1,794 for a subscription to ArchiveSocial social media archiving software and a $96 for Twitter Blue subscription; and
6. Schedule an agenda report for City Council review of the outcomes of the trial period six (6) to twelve (12) months after the launch of the expanded social media 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.
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11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Council/Agency members Yokoyama and Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Barrows, and Mayor/Chair Vo.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report at a future meeting to review and consider matters related to the ECO -Rapid Transit Joint Powers Authority.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Item 12A only, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. 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 potential cases: One (1)
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk/Treasurer
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Bill Ihrke, City Attorne y, reported the City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Item 12A only, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Items 12B, 12C, and 12D were not discussed . The City Council received a briefing on Item 12A and no reportable action was taken. There was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: February 23, 2023