MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 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 Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the 2023 BASES program – Leal Elementary School.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency Member Chuong Vo
Council/Agency Member Frank A. Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Chair Bruce W. Barrows
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
A proclamation was made by the City Council as follows:
Joseph Chung’s Tax Service (Business Spotlight).
Community presentation:
An informational update on Cerrit os Community College was given by Cerritos College President, Dr. Jose Fierro. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
There was no further action taken on this item.
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 provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, seconded by Barrows, to approve Councilmember Vo’s nomination, as listed below, for an unexpired two-year term of service, commencing April 27, 2023 and expiring April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Name Advisory Board
Sean Wang Let Freedom Ring Committee
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION TO REMOVE ITEM FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to remove Item 7D from the consent calendar for separate consideration (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki
NOES: Barrows
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
In-Person Public Comments:
Al Barlevy expressed concerns related to the recent annual Mayoral Transition and the City Manager recruitment.
Jay Gray commented on upcoming agenda items related to review of City water and sewer rates and expressed concerns regarding the City Treasurer appointment.
Eugene Japor expressed concerns with the process of filling Councilmember vacancies, the CalMet and Athens waste management contracts, and the City Manager recruitment.
Teddy Lloyd expressed support for increasing the number of pickleball courts in the community.
Nicole Yokoyama expressed concern with the decorum at the annual Mayoral Transition.
Sam Desai commented on the recent Strategic Plan U pdate study session and a Los Angeles County grant program.
Chit Yokoyama spoke in support of her son , Councilmember Frank Yokoyama , and expressed concern about meeting decorum.
Paula Mejia expressed concern regarding potential corruption in the City.
Matt Kauble expressed concern regarding public comments directed at the City Council and decorum of previous candidates running for City Council.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Lew Gentiluomo expressed concern regarding actions at the previous annual Mayoral Transition.
Sophia Tse expressed support for the City Council to take action w hich is f air for the community and commented on the annual Mayoral Transition.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to research the feasibility of converting two Liberty Park tennis courts into dual use courts (tennis/pickleball), partnering financially with Gahr High School for development of pickleball courts at the school site, and forwarding the findings to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and consideration of a recommendation to the City Council.
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)
Norma Astengo submitted comments on the annual Mayoral Transition and City Manager recruitment.
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
Monday, April 10, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Monday, April 10, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Wednesday, April 19 , 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Wednesday, April 19, 2023 , 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B. Approval of the Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated April 27, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos April 27, 2023 $ 5,060,331.37 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of the Treasurer’s Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending March 31, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and sec onded by Yokoyama, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending March 31, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1042, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE
AS THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EACH ODD-NUMBERED YEAR AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1036 (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration by City Council action taken earlier in the meeting.
In-Person Public Comments:
Al Reyes spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Eugene Japor spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Carla Gilhuys commented on misinformation circulating on this item and spoke in support of the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Catherine Pascual spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
Howard Sachs spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Vildana Jahic spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Celia Spitzer spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Sophia Tse spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Matt Kauble spoke in support of the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Colleen Aldrich spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Tobi Balma spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Gail Grossman spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Al Barlevy spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Kirit Chauhan spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Sherman Kappe spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Jay Gray spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Sam Desai spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Diara Phillipe spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Lew Gentiluomo spoke in support of the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Jill Nishida spoke in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
Silver Fisher commented on decorum and humility in relation to the discussions related to this item.
Samuel D. Pedaci, Jr. spoke in support of the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance.
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)
The following individuals requested Item 7D be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration:
Gail Grossman
Sue Carter
Murali Vasudevan
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
The following individual submitted comments in support of the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance:
Dixie Primosch
The following individuals submitted comments in opposition to the adoption of the subject election date change ordinance:
Thomas Darke
Linda Kusuda
Diana Needham
Norma Williamson
Murali Vasudevan
Aaron and Karen Nagayama
Sue Carter
Jim Yee
Gabriela Dominguez
Mary Ann Tipton
Patricia Alexander
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION (DID NOT PASS): It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to not adopt the subject ordinance adopt Ordinance No. 1042, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION DATE AS THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EACH ODD-NUMBERED YEAR AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1036 (COUNCIL).
The motion did not carry (2 - 3) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Ordinance No. 1042, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION DATE AS THE FIRST TUESDAY AFTER THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH OF EACH ODD-NUMBERED YEAR AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1036 (COUNCIL); and
a. Authorize an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 adopted budget in the amount of approximately $15,000 from the General Fund reserve to the Office of the City Clerk election expense accoun t to fund costs related to the mandated written notification to Cerritos voters regarding the election date change; and
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7D. (continued)
b. Direct the City Clerk, serving as the City’s Elections Official, to commence advance planning and negotiations with State -certified election vendors, consultants, and other providers to reserve services, equipment, paper, and other supplies necessary to conduct the election and present any necessary election-related funding, security upgrade projects, and agreement requests as part of the scheduled City Council Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget study sessions (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 - 2) as follows:
AYES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Continuance of the 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 proper ty requiring remediation, repair, and improvement of the public golf course and other City-owned public property, as specified (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Make the findings set forth in Sections one (1) through e ight (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 Section 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, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Authorization of an agreement with the ABC Unified School District 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 Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a water rights lease agreement for a total of 250 acre-feet of groundwater by the City of Cerritos from the ABC Unified School District for each of Fiscal Years 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 for a three-year total dollar amount of $138,750 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation by the Cer ritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4 -0, with one Commissioner absent, 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 86 -3(C)(2023) AMENDMENT, A
REQUEST BY THE CAR GROUP ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER TO PERMIT A NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP USE AT 11011 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703.
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA FIVE (ADP -5) (APN 7038-013- 018)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 71 -14(F)(2023) AMENDMENT, A REQUEST BY
THE CAR GROUP ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP BUILDING, CON STRUCT A NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP BUILDING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 11011 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA FIVE (ADP-5) (APN 7038-013-018)* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 1 5302(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
A staff report was given by Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments period.
Bill Stephens, General Manager Norm Reeves of Cerritos, applicant, spoke in support of the subject project.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to approve the recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4-0, with one Commissioner absent, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86 -3(C)(2023)
AMENDMENT, A REQUEST BY THE CAR GROUP ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER TO PERMIT A NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP USE AT 11011 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA FIVE (ADP-5) (APN 7038-013-018) (COUNCIL); and
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-17, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 71-14(F)(2023) AMENDMENT,
A REQUEST BY THE CAR GROUP ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER TO
DEMOLISH AN EXISTING AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP BUILDING, CONSTRUCT A
NEW AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP BUILDING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 11011 SOUTH STREET, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA , 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA FIVE (ADP-5) (APN 7038-013-018) (COUNCIL).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8B. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4 -0, with one Commissioner absent, 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 2021 -2(2023) AMENDMENT, A
REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO AMEND PROJECT -SPECIFIC CONDITION OF APPROVAL 58, THEREBY EXTENDING THE TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT 10603 MID WAY AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL-TWO (MC-2) (APN 7016-005- 012)* (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 Kristin Aguila, Community Development Director.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor d eclared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4 -0, with one Commissioner absent, to waive full readi ng of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-18, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-2(2023) AMENDMENT, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS TO AMEND PROJECT-SPECIFIC CONDITION OF APPROVAL 58, THEREBY EXTENDING THE TIME FRAME FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS AT 10603 MIDWAY AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL-TWO (MC-2) (APN 7016-005-012) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8C. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4 -0, with one Commissioner absent, to approve the following:
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL BUILDING UNDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023 -1 AND PRECISE PLAN 2023-6 (APN 7010-016-050)* (COUNCIL).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8C. (continued)
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITION AL USE PERMIT 2023 -1, A REQUEST BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND MANUFACTURING USES AT 16323 SHOEMAKER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703.
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE (ADP-1) (APN 7010-016- 050)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2023-6, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNER
TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, CONSTRUCT A NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 16323 SHOEMAKER AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE (ADP-1) (APN 7010-016-050)* (COUNCIL).
*One Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Conditional Use Permit 2023 -1 and Precise Plan 2023-6.
A staff rep ort was given by Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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)
Joe Bourgeois submitted a letter on behalf of the Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance withdrawing its comment letter and opposition to 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the recommendation by the Ce rritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4 -0, with one Commissioner absent, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-19, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING AND CERTIFYING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR A PROPOSED INDUSTR IAL BUILDING UNDER
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-1 AND PRECISE PLAN 2023-6 (APN 7010- 016-050) (COUNCIL); and
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-20, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITION AL USE PERMIT 2023 -1, A
REQUEST BY T HE PROPERTY OWNER TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUST RIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESA LING, AND MANUFACTUR ING USES AT 16323 SHOEMAKER AVENUE, CE RRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE (ADP-1) (APN 7010-016-050) (COUNCIL); and
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8C. (continued)
3. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-21, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2023 -6, A REQUEST BY THE
PROPERTY OWNER TO DEMOLISH AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING,
CONSTRUCT A NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 16323 SHOEMAKER AVENUE, CERRITOS,
CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA ONE (ADP-1) (APN 7010-016-050) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of proposed amendments to the 2023 Cerritos public meeting schedule due to Capital Improvement Program projects to enhance and rehabilitate the Cerritos Council Chamber (COUNCIL).
Staff reports were given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer, Aaron Benjamin, Information Technology Manager, and Dario Simoes, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor ope ned the public comments period. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Approve adjustments to the 2023 Council/Agency meeting schedule as follows:
Date Name Location
May
Thur., May 04, 7:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission Canceled Thur., May 04, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission (Special) Sierra Room - CCPA Thur., May 11, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Date Name Location
Mon., May 15, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency - Budget Study – Preliminary Budget Review (Special)
Sierra Room - CCPA
Wed., May 17, 7:00 p.m. Community Safety Committee Community Safety Thur., May 18, 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts and Historical Commission Sierra Room - CCPA Thur., May 25, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Canceled Thur., May 25, 7:00 p.m. Let Freedom Ring Committee Heritage Park Mon., May 29, 2023 Observed Holiday – Memorial Day City Hall Closed Tues., May 30, 7:00 pm Property Preservation Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Wed., May 31, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission (Special) Sierra Room - CCPA June
Thur., Jun 01, 7:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Wed., Jun 07, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission Canceled
Mon., Jun 12, 7:00 p.m. Budget Study Session III – City Council/ Successor Agency (Special)
Sierra Room - CCPA
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
; 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. Present an y other necessary proposed modifications to 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, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
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
At an earlier junction, an informational update on Cerritos Community College was given by Cerritos College President, Dr. Jose Fierro, as noted under Item 5A. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
A report was given by Councilmember Johnson.
12. Closed Session
The City Council did not recess to Closed Session to discuss any of the items listed on the Closed Session agenda or any other matter. There was no action taken on these items.
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
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12. Closed Session (continued)
12C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk/Treasurer
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 12:45 a.m. in memory of Cerritos resident Gayle Reidy.
/s/Vida Barone ______
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: May 11, 2023