MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, JUNE 12, 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 Cynthia Nava, City Clerk Division Manager.
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
Proclamations were made by the City Council as follows:
OEC Group (Business Spotlight). A proclamation was also presented from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva by Joe Pak, Field Representative.
Bob and Mary Buell (75
th Wedding Anniversary). Proclamations were also presented from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla by Joe Pak, Field Representative for Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Cerritos Chinese American Senior Citizen Association, Cerritos Folk Dancers, Cerritos Indo American Seniors, Cerritos Ivy Club, Cerritos Korean Soccer Club, Cerritos Sha lom Tigers Soccer Club, Chinese Culture Association of Southern California, Da Hawaii Seniors Club, Filipino Seniors of Cerritos Association, Formosa Senior Association, Global Culture Education Foundation, Green Angels Mission Soccer, JC Culture Foundation, Korean American OB Soccer Club, Mid -City Korean American Senior Association, Rayshine Foundation, SAAHAS for Cause, and The Original Happy Seniors of Cerritos
Proclamations were also presented from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva by Joe Pak, Field Representative. Additionally, the Mayor presented proclamations from Congresswoman Michelle Steel.
Pursuant to City Council consensus, Item 9A was heard at this juncture of the meeting. The detail for Item 9A is listed in the appropriate section below.
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
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. N oting there were no individuals who elected to provide 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.
In-Person Public Comments:
Gail Grossman commented on her years of service to the community, including her appointments to various City Commissions and Committees, and announced her resignation from the Community Safety Committee.
The members of the City Council expressed their gratitude to Gail Grossman for her years of service to the community and as an appointed City Commission/Committee member.
Teddy Lloyd inquired whether tennis courts could be utilized for pickleball practice at Liberty Park.
Al Barlevy commented on Councilmember Johnson’s 2022 request to remove one of her appointees and expressed concern regarding certain Councilmembers’ votes in opposition.
Ram Kakkar requested the City address his concerns regarding the Cerritos Sports Complex (restrooms, external lighting on southside of walking path). He also requested improvements to the sound systems for the hearing impaired at the Cerritos Senior Center.
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)
Matthew Ellis submitted comments regarding the condition of the water fountains at the Cerritos Towne Center.
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, May 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Thursday, May 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Monday, May 15, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Monday, May 15, 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
7B. Approval of the Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated June 12, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos June 12, 2023 $ 11,056,816.20 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Register of Demands for the Success or Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated June 12, 2023 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency June 12, 2023 $ 1,850.00 ( 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)
7C. Approval of the Treasurer’s Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending April 30, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki , and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending April 30, 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 A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS A NGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, PURSUANT TO TERMS OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS
ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 20 24 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027,
PURSUANT TO TERMS OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COUNCIL); and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Cooperation Agreement and/or any related documents to facilitate participation i n the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 20, 2027, and all subsequent three (3) year terms which are renewed automatically, unless instructed otherwise by the Los Angeles County Community Development Authority (LACDA) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Award of contract for Cerritos Library concrete moisture vapor barrier system and carpet installation, Capital Project No. 22203, Bid No. 1502-23* (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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7E. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. 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 for this item; and
2. Award a c ontract in the amount of $28,097.50 from FY 2022- 23 approved budget allocations for Project No. 22203 – Library Carpet Replacement, for the Cerritos Library moisture vapor barrier system and carpet installation, Bid No. 1502-23, to Lawrence W.
Rosine Co.; 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 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Award of contract for construction of Dumont Avenue and 183rd Street rehabilitation, Bid No. 1507-23, a street project as part of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program, Project Nos. 23303 and 23301* (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 Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accord ance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the associated agenda report for this item; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $1,124,750.00, from FY 2022-23 approved budget allocations for Project No. 23303: Arterial Street R ehabilitation, Project No. 23301 :
Dumont Avenue Rehabilitation, and savings from Project No. 13054: Sidewalk Curb and Gutter Rehabilitation, for the construction of Dumont Avenue and 183 rd Street
rehabilitation (total bid), Bid No. 1507-23, to R.J. Noble Company 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 (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7F. (continued)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7G. Award of contract for the Cerritos Electric Utility scheduling coordinator services for Magnolia and Boulder Canyon Projects, RFP No. 1504-23, and a letter agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority for scheduling coordinator services for the Daggett Solar Project (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Award a three -year contract beginning July 1, 2023 , with up to two (2) one -year mutually-agreed extensions, at a fixed price of $5,500 per month, from funds proposed for such purpose in the FY 2023 -24 budget, for Cerritos Electric Utility s cheduling coordinator services as related to the electricity procured through the Magnolia Power Project and Boulder Canyon Project, RFP No. 1504-23, to ZGlobal, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the execution of a Letter Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority designating the C ity of Vernon as the Scheduling Coordinator/Agent for scheduling coordinator services for the Daggett Solar Power Project , with funds proposed for such purpose in the FY 2023-24 budget; and
3. Authorize the City Manager 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, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7H. Award of contract for the Cerritos Electric Utility scheduling billing services, RFP No. 1505- 23 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Award a three-year contract with up to two (2) one-year mutually-agreed extensions, with services commencing July 1, 2023, for Cerritos Electric Utility billing services, RFP No. 1505-23, to CalPine Energy Solutions, with funds proposed for such purpose from the FY 2023-24 budget, as follows:
At a variable price based upon the number of customer accounts serviced:
Monthly Service Fee: $10,000, and:
1 - 2,500 accounts: $4,625/month
2,501 – 5,000 accounts: $7,000/month
5,001 – 10,000 accounts: 9,750/month
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7H. (continued)
Including an annual escalator based on the Consumer Price Index, not to exceed 3% in any given year, as well as a one -time $18,000 implementation fee to complete the required consolidated billing set-up with Southern California Edison; and
2. Authorize the City Manager 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, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7I. Award of sole source contract for the Capital Improvement Program project “Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Pro-Tower Safety Upgrade,” Project No. 23201 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Authorize the City Manager, as related to Project No. 23201: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Pro- Tower Safety Upgrades, to execute a budget amendment increasing the FY 2022-23 approved budget in the amount of $250,000 and reducing the amount proposed for same in the FY 2023-24 budget in the amount of $250,000, in order to combine the two (2) planned phases of the Pro-Tower Safety Upgrades Project to allow for completion of the project in one phase in FY 2022-23 at an overall cost savings; and
2. Award a contract in the amount of $333,225 for Project No. 23201: Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts Pro- Tower Safety Upgrades , to AeroGo under the sole source provisions of the Cerritos Municipal Code and of the Purchasing and Contracting Policy; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any change orders that may become necessary to complete the scope of work discussed in the associated agenda report for this item (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7J. Receive and file the City of Cerritos 2022 Consumer Confidence Report (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to receive and file the City of Cerritos 2022 Consumer Confidence Report (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
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7J. (continued)
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. 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 PRECISE PLAN 88 -5(2023) AMENDMENT, A REQUEST BY ROBINSON HILL ARCHITECTURE, INC. ON BEHALF OF KIA OF CERRITOS, TO REMODEL AND
EXPAND AN EXISTING AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP BUILDING AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 18201 STUDEBAKER ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA FIVE (ADP-5) (APN 7034- 017-910)* (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 Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager. 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 Vo, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Planning Commission recommendation to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 88-5(2023) AMENDMENT, A REQUEST BY ROBINSON HILL ARCHITECTURE, INC. ON BEHALF OF
KIA OF CERRITOS, TO REMODEL AND EXPAND AN EXISTING AUTOMOBILE
DEALERSHIP BUILDING AND COMPLETE OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT 18201 STUDEBAKER ROAD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED DEVELOPMENT AREA FIVE (ADP -5) (APN 7034- 017-910) (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 (continued)
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 2023 -2, A REQUEST BY THE
PROPERTY OWNERS TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND
MANUFACTURING USES, AND TO COMPLETE MINOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT A FULLY - DEVELOPED INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AT 10621 MIDWAY AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL TWO (MC-2) (APN 7016-005-011)* (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 Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments period.
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, recommended draft language to address the applicant’s unpaid business license taxes pursuant to allowable provisions of the Cerritos Municipal Code.
Seth Merewitz, representing the applicant, thanked the Council and staff, and stated the applicant was in support of the proposed additional condition of approval related to unpaid business license taxes.
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 Johnson, to:
1. Approve the Planning Commission recommendation to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-24, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2023-2, A REQUEST BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS
TO PERMIT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING, WHOLESALING, AND
MANUFACTURING USES, AND TO COMPLETE MINOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT A FULLY-DEVELOPED INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY AT 10621 MIDWAY AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ZONED INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL TWO (MC-2) (APN 7016-005-011) (COUNCIL); and
2. Authorize the addition of the following Condition of Approval:
66. Unpaid Business License Fees. As a condition to the issuance of the business license required for the continued operation of the applicant’s business, applicant shall pay to the City the amount of the unpaid business license taxes that the applicant should have remitted to the City pursuant to the Cerritos Municipal Code upon the commencement of the business at the subject property, and shall pay any penalties for the untimely payment of those unpaid business license taxes to the maximum extent permitted by the Cerritos Municipal Code (including Section 5.04.250).
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8B. (continued)
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 the selection of prospective buyers, by way of a lottery, for the opportunity to purchase City -owned affordable housing units within the Emerald Villas Senior Housing community (COUNCIL).
Pursuant to City Council consensus, Item 9A was heard earlier in the meeting (after Item 5A). The detail for the item is provided below.
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila, Director of Community Development. 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.
The following individuals were selected as prospective buyers, by way of a lottery drawing, to purchase City-owned affordable housing units within the Emerald Villas Senior Housing community:
Very Low Income Units:
1. Hyun Mee Kim 14. May Chang
2. Jenny Hui Kim 15. Kimmberly Burns
3. Subhash B. Maniar 16. Miriam Sy
4. Kang Ja Han 17. Nilda Aviso Medalle
5. Sue Young Kim 18. Blanca Cardoza
6. Chang Huan Lee 19. Arlene Johnson
7. Manuel M. Meneses 20. Jessica Q. Gazmen
8. Diana Melo Huangan 21. Ela P. Shelat
9. Maria Elena Martinez 22. Wilifredo De Jesus
10. Kokila Ben Patel 23. Sellamma Rajagopal
11. Wha Park 24. Racquel Yuzon
12. Sung-Chun Shim 25. Rekha Mehta
13. Myo Suk Lee
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
Moderate Income Units:
1. Young Lee 14. Sung Mok Yoo
2. Angel and Josie Tejeda 15. Guia U. Mojica
3. Chae C. Cho 16. Radha Devani
4. Sang Myeun Moon 17. Antonio Favis
5. Linda E. Gilliam 18. Joseph Cho
6. Hye Jung Park 19. Edith V. Gomez
7. Moo N. Lee 20. Billie J. Burke
8. Aditri Lilyanna 21. Emilita Magano
9. Paul H. Park 22. Subhash B. Maniar
10. Racquel Yuzon 23. Rolando O. Sebial
11. Myrna Buenaobrah 24. Danny Hang
12. Joungsook Kim 25. Helen Lee
13. Sudha Rao
9B. Review and consideration of proposed amendments to the 2023 Cerritos public meeting schedule (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
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, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Approve modifications to the 2023 Cerritos public meeting schedule, as follows:
; and
Date Name Location
June
Thur., Jun 22, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency (Regular) Majestic Room – Sr. Ctr.
Tues., Jun 27, 7:00 p.m. Property Preservation Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Wed., Jun 28, 7:00 p.m. Let Freedom Ring Committee (Special) Community Safety July
Wed., Jul 5, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Thur., Jul 6, 7:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Mon., Jul 17, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency (Special) Sierra Room - CCPA Wed., Jul 19, 7:00 p.m. Community Safety Committee (Regular) Community Safety Thur., Jul 20, 7:00 p.m. Fine Arts and Historical Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Tues., Jul 25, 7:00 pm Property Preservation Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Thur., Jul 27, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency (Regular) Canceled Mon., July 31, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency (Special) Sierra Room - CCPA August
Wed., Aug 2, 7:00 p.m. Planning Commission (Regular) Sierra Room - CCPA Thur., Aug 3, 5:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Commission (Special) Sierra Room - CCPA Thur., Aug 10, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency (Regular) Council Chamber Wed., Aug 23, 7:00 p.m. Let Freedom Ring Committee (Special) Community Safety Thur., Aug 24, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency (Regular) Council Chamber Tues., Aug 29, 7:00 p.m. Property Preservation Commission (Regular) Council Chamber City of Cerritos Monday, June 12, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
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9B. (continued)
2. Direct staff to conduct applicable public education and notification activities utilizing all appropriate City media outlets and methods; and
3. Present any other necessary proposed modifications to the 2023 Cerritos public meeting schedule to the City/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
9C. 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).
A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Budget Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
May Peitzsch, Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO/President, requested support of the organization’s request for FY 2023-24 City Community Participation Funding. She also invited the Councilmembers to the upcoming Chamber Installation event. She submitted a document for the record entitled, “City Funding July 1, 2022 – May 31, 2023.” (Documents submitted during public co mments are considered public records and are available by request at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer).
Anthony LeBlanc, Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce outgoing Board Chair, requested support of the organization’s request for FY 2023-24 City Community Participation Funding.
Nancy Gutzmer, Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce, submitted a public speaker card containing written comments requesting support of the organization’s request for FY 2023- 24 City Community Participation Funding. (Public speaker cards submitted during public comments are considered public records and are available by request at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer).
Deepa Badhwar, Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce incoming Board Chair, requested support of the organization’s request for FY 2023-24 City Community Participation Funding.
Sam Desai expressed support for City Community Participation Funding to the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Noting there were no other 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)
9C. (continued)
Agenda Report Item No. 1: Community Participation funding for the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce (Consensus No. 345)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to modify the proposed FY 2023-24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. A uthorize the $62,000 appropriation in Community Participation funds to the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), conditioned upon the requirement that the Chamber submit a business plan, in a format deemed satisfactory to the City and which documents the proposed use of the requested funds, by July 31, 2023 or not later than the first City Council meeting of August, 2023. If the said business plan is not submitted as described, the amount of Community Participation funds to the Chamber will be reduced to $40,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (COUNCIL).
Net Adjustment: $0
The motion carried (3 - 2) as follows:
AYES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Agenda Report Item No. 2: Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Carts and online reservation system (Consensus No. 346)
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to modify the proposed FY 2023- 24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. Eliminate the request to analyze the feasibility of the use of golf carts at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course; and
2. Include funding for Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Online Reservation System in the amount of $3,400 for one-time setup and ongoing monthly fees (COUNCIL).
Net Adjustment: $3,400 (110-561-63110) (Computer Software)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Agenda Report Item No. 3: Family Arts Festival/CCPA 30
th Anniversary
Celebration Event (Consensus No. 349)
Family Arts Festival/CCPA 30th Anniversary Celebration Event
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
ORIGINAL MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to modify the proposed FY 2023-24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. Authorize the expenditure for the conduct of the Family Art s Festival/CCPA 30 th
Anniversary Celebration event scheduled for September 24, 2023, with the projected expenditure in the amount of approximately $50,000 to be sourced from sponsorship funds for this purpose from the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, thereby eliminating the use of funds from the CCPA Endowment Fund for said event as directed by previous City Council consensus direction or use of General Funds for same; and
2. Authorize staff to prepare a letter request to the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn for sponsorship funds for the Family Arts Festival/CCPA 30 th
Anniversary Celebration Event (COUNCIL).
Net Adjustment: $0
Original motion held pending due to the introduction of a substitute motion.
Family Arts Festival Event component (only)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to modify the proposed FY 2023-24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. Authorize the expenditure for the conduct of the Family Arts Festival event component (only) to be conducted on a rescheduled date in April or May of 2024 to allow for participation of ABC Unified School District students and staff . The projected expenditure for this event in the amount of approximately $50,000 is to be initially sourced from the CCPA Endowment Fund per previous City Council direction. Staff will actively pursue external sponsorships, grants, and alternative fundraising channels to replenish said funds . Any funds acquired through these efforts will be utilized to replenish event expenditures sourced from the CCPA Endowment Fund over time (COUNCIL).
Net Adjustment: $0 (Transfer between accounts)
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Vo, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
There was no action taken on original motion due to action taken on the substitute motion.
NOTE: The substitute motion and vote above was eliminated due to a timely and valid motion for reconsideration taken later in the meeting, and then subsequent motion and vote on the original question that failed to pass (referenced on pages 16 and 17 of this document).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
CCPA 30th Anniversary Celebration Event (only)
MOTION (DID NOT CARRY): It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to authorize staff to prepare a letter request to the Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn for sponsorship funds for the CCPA 30
th Anniversary Celebration event to be
held on the originally scheduled date of September 24, 2023 (COUNCIL).
The motion did not carry (2 – 3) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Agenda Report Item No. 4: City Clerk/City Treasurer Cost Center (141) Personnel Budget Update
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to modify the proposed FY 2023-24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adopti on by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. Authorize the cumulative adjustments in City Clerk/City Treasurer Cost Center 141 as approved by the City Manager, including modifications to Regular Earnings and Employee Benefits resulting from reclassification of the Assistant City Clerk position (Grade 43) to a Manager position (Grade 58) and removal of proposed second Deputy City Clerk position and reduction in proposed overtime to reflect actual use (COUNCIL).
Net Adjustment: $(44,929) (110-141-51010 Regular Earnings) $(41,335) (110-141-52400 Employee Benefits)
$(5,592) (110-141-51021 Overtime)
The motion carried (4 – 1) as follows:
AYES: Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Johnson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Agenda Report Item No. 5: Office of the Director, Public Works/Water & Power Cost Center (311) Personnel Budget Update
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Barrows, to modify the proposed FY 2023- 24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. Authorize the adjustment in Office of the Director, Public Works/Water & Power Cost Center 311 as approved by the City Manager, to modify Regular Earnings and Employee Benefits to reflect the increase in hours from approximately 17.5 hours per week to approximately 30 hours per week for the part -time Secretary/Receptionist position, resulting in a reclassification of the position from part -time “Non-PERS” to part-time “PERS-eligible” (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
Net Adjustment: $20,314 (110-311-52010 Regular Earnings – Part Time) $3,657 (110-311-52400 Employee Benefits)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Agenda Report Item No. 6: Public Safety Art Project (Project No. 22701)
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to modify the proposed FY 2023-24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. Authorize the adjustment to the Public Safety Art Project (Project No. 22701) (design and installation of a public art project that will pay tribute to public safety services, located at the entrance area of the Cerritos Sheriff Station) to reflect the additional funding in the amount of $76,565 necessary to eliminate an existing raised curb that physically separates the existing and proposed concrete areas, thereby removing a potential tripping hazard and rendering the plaza in compliance with applicable Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. Additionally, said funds will be used to increase plant material quantities and their respective container size in order to render the plaza more suitable in appearance for its dedication (COUNCIL).
Net Adjustment: $76,565 (Public Safety Art Project No. 22701 – Art in Public Places Fund)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MOTION TO RECONSIDER A VOTE (PROCEDURE)
Councilmember Johnson requested the City Attorney provide information as to the procedure for a motion to reconsider a vote taken on an agenda item.
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, confirmed the procedure for reconsideration of a vote taken on an agenda item, citing the provisions of the City Council Protocol Manual. A motion to reconsider a vote taken on an agenda item at this meeting would be considered timely and would require the maker of the motion to reconsider to have been on the prevailing side of the original vote.
Any other member of the body, including a member who voted in the minority on the original motion, may second the motion. If the motion to reconsider passes, then the original matter is back before the body, and a new original motion is in order. The matter may be discussed and debated as if it were on the floor for the first time.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
MOTION TO RECONSIDER A VOTE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to reconsider the vote taken earlier in this meeting generally described as concerning the rescheduling of the Family Arts Festival event component (only) to April or May of 2024 (the specific motion and vote to be reconsidered is detailed on Page 14 of this document).
The motion to reconsider the vote described in the motion above carried (5 - 0), as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE ON FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL EVENT COMPONENT (ONLY)
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, confirmed that the City Council had just taken unanimous action (5 – 0) to reconsider a previous vote at this meeting in compliance with the provisions of the City Council Protocol Manual. The original matter is back before the body, and a new original motion is in order.
The matter under consideration is described on the agenda and within the agenda report, as follows:
Agenda Item 9C.: 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).
Agenda Report
9C; Item No. 3:
Family Arts Festival/CCPA 30th Anniversary Celebration Event (Consensus No. 349)
The matter may be discussed and debated as if it were on the floor for the first time. If no new motion is put forth, it w ould stand as if action on the matter under consideration never occurred.
NEW MOTION (WITHDRAWN): The motion made by Johnson to not reschedule the Family Arts Festival Event component to April or May (Spring) of 2024 so as not to incur any expense to the City was withdrawn by the maker.
NEW MOTION (DID NOT CARRY): It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to modify the proposed FY 2023 -24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
(minutes continue on the next page)
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
1. Authorize the expenditure for the conduct of the Family Arts Festival event component (only) to be conducted on a rescheduled dat e in April or May of 2024 to allow for participation of ABC Unified School District students and staff. The projected expenditure for this event in the amount of approximately $50,000 is to be initially sourced from the CCPA Endowment Fund per previous City Council direction. Staff will actively pursue external sponsorships, grants, and alternative fundraising channels to replenish said funds . Any funds acquired through these efforts will be utilized to replenish event expenditures sourced from the CCPA End owment Fund over time (COUNCIL).
Net Adjustment: $0 (Transfer between accounts)
The motion did not carry (2 – 3) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
There was no further action taken on this item.
9C.1. Review and consideration of the feasibility of hiring a consultant to review the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts marketing strategy (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, City Librarian and Marketing Manager.
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 Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to modify the proposed FY 2023- 24 Combined Financial Program in preparation for its adoption by way of a Joint City Council/Successor Agency Resolution, as follows:
1. Authorize the addition of $50,000 to the Professional Services account in the Theater Department – Performance Marketing and Sales Division (110 -631-61430) for the marketing analysis contract expense; and
2. Direct staff to develop and distribute a request for proposal for conducting the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts marketing analysis; and
3. Direct staff to report back to the City Council with the findings of the request for proposal process, with a recommendation of award of contract to the most qualified firm to complete the project (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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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 Johnson and Vo, and Mayor Pro Tem Solanki.
CONSENSUS (Vo): Directed that City Council consensus must be obtained for staff work on requests from individual Councilmembers which exceeds one (1) hour of staff time to complete.
CONSENSUS (Solanki): Directed that City Council consensus must be obtained to authorize expenditures which exceed an individual Councilmember’s equal share of the total amount allocated in the City Council travel and meeting budget per fiscal year (Proposed FY 2023 -24 total amount of $45,000 divided equally at $9,000 per Councilmember).
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A through 12D, 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
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
The City Council recessed to Closed Session.
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12. Closed Session (continued)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, p rovided the following announcements concerning items considered in Closed Session:
Item 12A: The City Council received a verbal report and completed its review for the case identified (Name of Case: City of Cerritos v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Los Angeles Sup. Ct. Case No. 22STCP04277). There was no reportable action taken on the item.
Item 12B: The City Council continued discussion regarding the City Manager’s performance evaluation. The following motion was made:
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to permit Art Gallucci to continue his service as City Manager until completion of the recruitment process for, and appointment of, the next City Manager, which is anticipated to occur within one (1) to three (3) months after June 30, 2023 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 - 2) as follows:
AYES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The City Council did not call up Closed Session Items 12C or 12D (City Attorney and City Clerk/Treasurer performance evaluations) for discussion and there was no reportable action taken.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:02 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
/s/ Vida Barone ______
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: June 22, 2023