MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, MAY 15, 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. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Solanki.
3. 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
4. New Business
4A. Review and consideration of the Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 Preliminary Combined Financial Program for the City of Cerritos and the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
City Attorney Bill Ihrke provided information related to potential conflicts of interest related to Councilmember Johnson’s participation in budget discussions concerning the City’s agreement for law enforcement services with Councilmember Johnson’s employer, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Budget Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to: 1. T ake action to ensure the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) is in compliance with the City’s reporting policies and requirements for the City community support program; and 2.
Request the Chamber provide detail as to how the FY 2022-23 amount ($40K) was utilized and justification for the additional amount ($22K) requested for FY 2023-24 (total request was $62K).
Prior to the commencement of discussion of various law enforcement related budget items, Councilmember Johnson recused herself from participation. She left her seat at the dais and exited the Council Chamber. Upon conclusion of discussion of the aforementioned items, Councilmember Johnson entered the Council Chamber and resumed her seat at the dais for the remainder of the meeting.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council on the feasibility of implementing use of driving golf carts and an online reservation system at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course, if possible by the June 12 budget study session or at the earliest possible date thereafter, and once reviewed by the City Council, the matter may be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further evaluation.
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4. New Business (continued)
4A. (continued)
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to provide a report to the City Council on the feasibility of hiring a specialized consultant to examine current CCPA marketing and advertising practices and provide recommendations on updated best practices and strategies.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed the City Manager to conduct a Family Arts Festival/CCPA 30th anniversary celebration event on September 24, 2023, in the proposed amount of approximately $50,000, at no final net budgetary cost to the City, as financially supported through external sponsorships, grants, and fundraising.
The previous Consensus item was replaced by the following Consensus item:
CONSENSUS ( Barrows): Directed the City Manager to conduct a Family Arts Festival/CCPA 30th anniversary celebration event on September 24, 2023, in the proposed amount of approximately $50,000, to be funded through the CCPA Endowment fund (Endowment), and replenish the Endowment through any external sponsorships, grants, and fundraising received.
The Mayor opened 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.)
Helen Evans submitted comments in opposition to making Cerritos a “Smart City.”
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
There was no further action taken on this item.
5. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone ______
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: June 12, 2023