MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, JULY 17, 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 T. Parker, Concordia Lutheran Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Strikers – Cerritos Youth Soccer Team (Elementary Division).
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 Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Chair Bruce W. Barrows
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
None.
5B. Presentation of Cerritos Auto Square Documentary video.
This item was introduced by Mayor Barrows.
The Cerritos Auto Square Documentary video by Todd Huffman, Pipeline Digital Media, LLC, was played at this time.
5C. Review and consideration of appointments, removals, and filling of scheduled or unscheduled vacancies on the Cerritos Advisory Boards (2022-24 term) (COUNCIL).
There were no public comments received on this item and no action was taken.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
In-Person Public Comments:
Case van der Linden expressed concerns regarding future plans f or the shopping center located on the southwest side of South Street and Bloomfield Avenue.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Written Correspondence:
(Written correspondence submitted by the deadline l isted on the agenda is considered public record. Prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency received copies of the full -text unredacted written correspondence which was submitted for this item. Public requests for copies of the full -text redacted written cor respondence can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer).
Coleen Aldrich submitted comments expressing concern regarding coyote sightin gs in Cerritos.
Gail Grossman submitted comments expressing concern regarding c oyote sightings 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, June 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Counc il/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Thursday, June 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular 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 July 17, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos July 17, 2023 $ 6, 812,382.20 (COUNCIL)
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 May 31, 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 May 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. Approval of annual enterprise and records management system support and maintenance agreements for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the annual support and maintenance agreement purchase orders as follows:
1. Carahsoft for the Granicus system in the amount of $53,617.58; and
2. Iron Mountain for Citywide offsite storage of records, information, and historical data, in the amount of $60,000.00 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of award of contract for construction of tree improvements in residential streets, Project No. 14088, Bid No. 1496 -23* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
Agenda Items 9A and 9B were considered concurrently pursuant to City Council Consensus.
A s taff report w as given by Amandeep Mann , Associate Civil Engineer . A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $115,400.00 for the complete removal of 76 parkway trees and planting of 64 trees (total bid), to Golden West Arbor Services, Bid No. 1496-23, 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).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of award of contract for construction of concrete improvements in residential streets, Project No. 14088, Bid No. 1495-23* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
Agenda Items 9A and 9B were considered concurrently pursuant to City Council Consensus.
A staff report was given by Amandeep Mann, Associate Civil 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 Solanki, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (CEQA) that the improvements planned under the proposed contract award are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $ 674,000.00 for concrete improvements in residential streets (total bid) to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., Bid No. 1495-23, 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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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
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
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson, Vo, Mayor Pro Tem Solanki, and Mayor Barrows.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attor ney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B only, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: City of Cerritos v. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Los Angeles Sup. Ct. Case No. 22STCP04277) (COUNCIL)
12B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957(b) (COUNCIL) Title: Position of City Manager
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
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12. Closed Session (continued)
12E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk/Treasurer
The City Council recessed to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
The City Council reconvened into Open Session. Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, reported the City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B only, as listed on the Closed Session agenda. The City Council received briefings on Items 12A and 12B and no reportable action was taken. The City Council did not call up Closed Session Items 12C, 12D, or 12 E ( City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk/Treasurer performance evaluations) for discussion.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone ______
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: August 10, 2023