MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MARCH 9 , 2023 , 7:00 P.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 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 Pee Wee Division Youth Basketball – Lakers.
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).
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.
There was no action taken on this item.
5C. Informational update on t he 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.
The Mayor opened the public comment s period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to pr ovide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
There was no action taken on this item.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Joe Pak expressed concern regarding the impact of the recent inclement weather on a tree located in the approximate area of Felson Place and 183rd Street on Stowers Avenue.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Jerry Jensen expressed concern with negative impacts to the parking due to Gold’s Gym.
The speaker submitted a document for the record illustrating a section of the parking lot and business center near Gold’s Gym in Cerritos.
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, February 23, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Thursday, February 23, 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 March 9, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos March 9, 2023 $ 3,581,762.35 (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 January 31, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending January 31, 2023 (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. Continuance of th e existence of a local emergency concerning a gasoline leak from a privately owned existing pipeline on the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine 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).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Make the findings set forth in Sections one (1) through eight (8) of Resolution No. 2023-05, and incorporate by reference those findings, as they relate to the continued existence of a local emergency as specified; and
2. Direct staff to provide a report to the City Council regarding the local emergency at least once every sixty ( 60) days, pursuant to Se ction 8630(c) of the California Government Code, until the City Council terminates the local emergency (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Award of contract for Gridley Road street rehabilitation, Bid No. 1491-23, a street project as part of the arterial street rehabilitation program, Project No. 23303* (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 Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, 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 the Mayor to execute the associated project funding agreement with the City of Artesia; and
3. Award a contract in the amount of $ 1,736,375 for the Gridley Road Street Rehabilitation (total bid) , Bid No. 1491 -23, to Hardy & Harper, Inc. and reject the other bids; 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 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS ENACTING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR
OPERATION OF TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS, A ND PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS, LICENSES, AND OTHER LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS RELATED THERETO WITHIN THE CITY FOR FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR
OPERATION OF TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS, AND PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS, LICENSES, AND OTHER LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS RELATED THERETO WITHIN THE CITY FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), 15306, and 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila , Director of Communit y Development . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1040, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ENACTING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR OPERATION OF TATTOO ESTABLISHM ENTS, AND
PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, LICENSES, AND OTHER LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS RELATED THERETO WITHIN THE CITY FOR FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS (COUNCIL); and
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1041, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF CERRIT OS EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND/OR OPERATION OF TATTOO ESTABLISHMENTS, AND
PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS, LICENSES, AND OTHER LAND USE
ENTITLEMENTS RELATED THERETO WITHIN THE CITY FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Review and consideration to request for City Council direction regarding the City’s existing transportation services, the Cerritos on Wheels fixed -route service and the Dial -A-Ride demand response service (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Sabrina Chan, Advance Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments period.
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 expressed support for maintaining the Cerritos on Wheels (COW) fixed route service and suggested eco-friendly, autonomous transportation systems.
Murali Vasudevan expressed concern regarding the potential purchase of electric public transit and suggested alternatives for Cerritos public transit for residents and students.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MAIN MOTION (HELD PENDING): It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve:
1. Options 1A and 2A as detailed in the associated agenda report for this item, detailed as follows and as amended to:
a. Direct the consultant to evaluat e the feasibility and costs associated with connectivity to Cerritos business centers; and
b. Direct staff to notify ABC Unified School District administration of the City’s upcoming comprehensive review of the fixed -route COW and demand response Dial-A-Ride programs and that a potential outcome of the review could include modification or discontinuation of the programs (COUNCIL).
City Council and staff discussion and deliberation ensued on the main motion.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (WITHDRAWN): It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, as amended, to approve Options 1B and 2B as detailed in the associated agenda report for this item (COUNCIL).
Upon City Council discussion and deliberation on the substitute motion, additional amendments were develope d, rendering the substitute motion moot. The substitute motion was withdrawn by Solanki and Barrows.
MAIN MOTION (ADOPTED): It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve:
1. Options 1A and 2A listed in the associated agenda report, detailed as follows and as amended to:
a. Continue providing fixed-route COW and demand response Dial-A-Ride services on a month-to-month basis upon expiration of the existing agreements on June 30, 2023; and
b. Solicit proposals for a consultant to conduct an analysis of the existing services for the purpose of formulating recommendations on how best to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness system -wide, and to aid in the selection of new contractors fo r the continuation of services. Such analysi s shall include the formulation of recommendations related to the following:
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
1. COW routes and schedules; and
2. Dial-A-Ride service areas and operational hours; and
3. Consideration for both serv ices to be 100% contracted, including t he requirement for the service provider/contractor to supply and maintain vehicles in support of the services; and
4. Feasibility and costs associated with greater connectivity to City business and commercial centers
; and
2. Direct staff to notify ABC Unified School District administration of the City’s upcoming comprehensive review of the fixed -route COW and demand response Dial -A-Ride services, and that a potential outcome of the review could include modifica tion or discontinuation of the services (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Yokoyama, Barrows, Vo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of the City of Cerritos Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (COUNCIL).
Staff reports were given by Ryan Carey, Finance Manager and J oe Ludin, Principal of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
CONSENSUS (Solanki): Directed the City Manager to provide an agenda report to the City Council on the status of the water, sewer, and electric utilities, including options to offset the City’s operational expenses and address the existing deficits and/or subsidies.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council, prior to the commencement of the FY 2023-24 budget hearings, on: 1. Options to address the impacts of the interest rate applied to loans to the Cerritos electric utility, including possible forgiveness (removal) of interest and/or principal owed on the loans, and 2.
Information and options to address the actual costs of operating the sewer, electric, and water utility enterprises, inclusive of addressing deficits through possible rate increases.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City of Cerritos Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (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 waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 8.03 (PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING POLICY) OF
THE CITY OF CERRITOS POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL TO UPDATE VARIOUS PURCHASING POLICY STANDARDS (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING SECTION 3.20 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICI PAL CODE TO
UPDATE VARIOUS MUNICIPAL CODE PURCHASING STANDARDS TO ALIGN WITH THE
STANDARDS SET FORTH WITHIN THE RECENTLY ADOPTED CITY OF CERRITOS POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL (COUNCIL).
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 FAILS DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND: The motion made by Solanki to keep the existing policy and ordinance in place did not pass due to lack of a second.
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to continue review and consideration of this item to the Monday, April 10, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting in order to provide additional information on impacts of the City’s current purchasing and contracting standards on the conduct of City business (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 Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem Barrows, and Mayor Vo.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Attorney to provide an agenda report to the City Council related to the potential adoption of a City ordinance that provides a specific definition of the word “holiday” in order to provide clarity in the Cerritos Municipal Code.
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11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports (continued)
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Clerk to remove the pending consensus item related to establishment of an infrastructure trust fund as it has been deemed complete through subsequent actions of the City Council.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to prepare a letter of opposition to Southern California Gas Company regarding their current request to raise user rates , forward it to the Mayor, who is authorized to sign the letter on behalf of the entire City Council, and ensure the letter is delivered to the appropriate parties.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A through 12E, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Art Gallucci, Bill Ihrke, Torrey Contreras, and Patricia Leyva Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 619
12B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Art Gallucci, Bill Ihrke, Torrey Contreras, and Patricia Leyva
Unrepresented Employees: Full-Time Exempt
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Manager
12D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Attorney
12E. 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 Items 12A through 12E, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. Items 12D and 12E were not discussed. The City Council received a briefing on Items 12A, 12B, and 12C, and no reportable action was taken. There was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
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ATTEST:
/s/Chuong Vo
Chuong Vo
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: April 10, 2023