MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2023, 7:00 P.M., IN THE SIERRA ROOM AT CERRITOS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , 18000 PARK PLAZA DRIVE, CER RITOS, 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 Bishop David Montgomery, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rookie II Division Youth Basketball – Team Swish.
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:
Fremont University (Business Spotlight). A proclamation was also presented from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva by Joe Pak, Field Representative.
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.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to pull Item 9F from the February 23, 2023 meeting agenda and to provide a report to the City Council at a future meeting under Closed Session, with analysis and costs related to potential salary adjustments to address rising inflation, incorporation of car allowances into base salaries, and to review and potentially reverse previous reductions in medical coverage which were implemented to address prior year City cash flow concerns.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Jerry Jenson inquired as to whether an impact study had been conducted prior to the approval of the Gold’s Gym location at 13233 South Street, and expressed concern regarding the parking in the subject shopping center and of the impact to the surrounding businesses.
Sean Wang expressed concern regarding the sidewalk improvements project currently taking place near Sunshine Park and the impacts to his property and the surrounding homes, and inquired as to the completion date of this project.
David Pylman inquired regarding the process for Councilmember recusals from participation in agenda items, expressed concern regarding police pursuits on residential streets, and expressed concern regarding A BC school district needs and access to facilities.
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, February 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Thursday, February 9, 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
7B. Approval of the Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated February 23, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos February 23, 2023 $ 3,866,434.09 (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)
7C. Award of contract for flooring replacement as part of Council Chambers Rehabilitation, Project No. 23206* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the associated agenda report; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $63,912.10 for the replacement of flooring throughout the Council Chambers as part of Capital Project No. 23206, to Commercial Interior Resources; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project -related change orders, in accordance with the City’s adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (8.03) (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 South Street sewer repairs, Project No. 23605, Bid No. 1489-23* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the associated agenda report; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $95,000 for the South Street Sewer Repairs (total bid), Project No. 23605, Bid No. 1489-23, to Torres Sanitation Systems Construction and reject the other bids; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project -related change orders, in accordance with the City’s adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (8.03) (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
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of proposed amendments to the 2023 Cerritos public meeting schedule (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Cynt hia Nava, Assistant City Clerk/ City FPPC Filing Officer/Official. 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 declared the public comm ents period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to:
1. Approve adjustments to the 2023 Council/Agency meeting schedule as follows:
2023 Cerritos Public Meeting Schedule
Date and Time Public Meeting Body Location
Wed Apr 5 7 pm Planning Commission
Chamber CCPA/
Sierra Room
Mon Apr 10 7 pm City Council Special Meeting
Chamber CCPA/
Sierra Room
Wed Apr 19 7 pm City Council Special Meeting – Reorganization Chamber CCPA/ Main Theater
Thu Jul 13 7 pm City Council regular meeting (canceled) Chamber Mon Jul 17 7 pm City Council Special Meeting Chamber
; and
2. Direct staff to conduct public education and notification activities utilizing all appropriate City media outlets and methods and p resent any other necessary proposed modifications t o the 2023 Cerritos Public Meeting Schedule to the Council/Agency for their review and consideration at the earliest possible date (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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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. Review and consideration of an informational report to the Cerritos City Council providing an overview of the City of Cerritos 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report for submittal to the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Sabrina Chan, Advance Planning Manager. A PowerP oint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to pr ovide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to receive and file this report (COUNCIL).
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 submitted by Ec o-Rapid Transit for the City of Cerritos to remit advance payment of its annual membership dues for Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to pr ovide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize the City Manager to remit the City’s 2023 -2024 Fiscal Year membership dues totaling $18,599.85 to Eco-Rapid Transit, subject to the City manager conducting an evaluation of the City’s membership status and to present said finding to the City Council for consideration on or before Ju ne 30 , 2023, and prior to remitting any additio nal payments to Eco-Rapid Transit (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9D. Review and consideration of award of a contract to conduct an evaluation o f current street conditions and update the Cerritos Pavement Management Program* (Continued from the meeting of November 28, 2022) (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
A staff report was given by Dario Simoes, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9D. (continued)
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to pr ovide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council containing information regarding the percent of Cerritos streets in each Pavement Condition Index score rating category.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the associated agenda report; and
2. Authorize a b udget amendment for the appropriation of funds in the amount of $49,995 from the General Fund for the update to the City’s Pavement Management Program; and
3. Award a contract to Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) for the update to the City’s Pavement Management Program in the amount of $49,995; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project -related change orders, in accordance with the City’s adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (8.03) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9E. Review and consideration of an informational budget and audit compliance report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (COUNCIL).
Staff reports were given b y Peter Kemp, Budget Manager and 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 declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to review and ratify the executed Budget Amendments from the second quarter of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 as summarized in the Budget Adjustment Log, Exhibit 1 of the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9E. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9F. Review and consideration of salary and benefit adjustments (COUNCIL).
Pursuant to City Council consensus at an earlier junction of the meeting, consideration of this item was deferred to be considered as a Closed Session item on a future meeting agenda (see reference on Page 1 of the minutes).
There were no members of the public who elected to speak on this item. There was no action taken on this item.
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 Councilmembers Yokoyama and Johnson, and Mayor Vo.
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 – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: City of Cerritos v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(Los Angeles Sup. Ct. Case No. 22STCP04277) (COUNCIL)
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
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12. Closed Session (continued)
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 Attorney , 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 discu ssed. 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 9:27 p.m.
/s/Cynthia Nava
Cynthia Nava
Assistant City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: March 9, 2023