MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. COUNCILMEMBER YOKOYAMA
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1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Andrew Kazim, Pastor of Young Adults, New Life Community Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bruce W. Barrows.
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 (via teleconference) 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 honoring:
Larry Sagert (Recognition of service as City of Cerritos Commissioner).
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 Barrows , seconded by Solanki, to approve Mayor Barrows’ nomination, as listed below, to fill an unscheduled vacancy of an unexpired two-year term of service expiring April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Nominee Name Advisory Board
Gene Burd Planning Commission
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5B. (continued)
Vida Barone, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Planning Commissioner Gene Burd.
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, seconded by Barrows, to ap prove Mayor Pro Tem Solanki’s nomination, as listed below, to fill an unscheduled vacancy of an unexpired two- year term of service expiring April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL):
Nominee Name Advisory Board
Eric Westphal Community Safety Committee
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Vida Barone, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Community Safety Committee member Eric Westphal.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Jerry Jenson expressed gratitude for the new parking signage near Gold’s Gym and requested information as to the applicable Cerritos Municipal Code section for enforcement of the parking restrictions. He also expressed appreciation for the walking track at Cerritos Park East, and lifeguards at the Cerritos Olympic Swim and Fitness Center.
Norma Williamson requested the City consider constructing one (1) or two (2) pickleball courts at the Cerritos Senior Center to support senior citizen health needs, and suggested no-cost or low-cost fees for resident use. She expressed concern regarding litter, trash, and graffiti accumulation at and near the Cerritos Skate Park.
Teddy Lloyd requested clarification regarding the City’s scope of authority as related to the tennis courts at Don Knabe Community Regional Park and expressed support for the City’s exploration of additional pickleball court opportunities.
Sam Desai invited the community to subscribe to his community newspaper which will feature local news, information and feedback , and requested the City’s support in his endeavor.
Daisy Lagasca congratulated newly appointed Community Safety Committee member Eric Westphal and expressed concern regarding the legality of actions she alleged were taken by Councilmember Johnson which result ed in adverse impacts to the speaker’s personal life.
Al Reyes congratulated Jeff Thielke, Theater Executive Director, on a successful first year of leadership, suggested enhancements of the concession experience for patrons, and expressed support for th e expansion of pickleball opportunities at the Cerritos Senior Center for the benefit of resident senior citizens.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
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, July 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Monday, July 17, 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 Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated August 10, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos August 10, 2023 $ 14,124,004.58 (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 Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated August 10, 2023 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency August 10, 2023 $ 6,596,592.00 (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 June 30, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending June 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. Award of contract for Senior Center Roof Rehabilitation, Project No. 23212, Bid No. 1509- 23* (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 Johnson, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the Cal ifornia 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 set forth in the agenda report associated with this item; and
2. Award a contract to Rite -Way Roof Corp. in the amount of $597,498.00 for Senior Center roof rehabilitation (total bid) and reject the other bids; and
3. Appropriate the unused $715,800 in carryover funds for Project No. 23212 from the approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 Combined Financial Program into the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Combined Financial Program by way of a budget amendment. Once carried over, there will be sufficient funding to cover the total cost to complete the replacement of the Senior Center Roof; 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, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. Reject the sole bid for Cerritos Sports Complex soil restoration, lase r grade and sod installation, Project No. 23118, Bid No. 1501-23 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Reject the sole bid received for the Sports Complex soil restoration, laser grade and sod installation, Project No. 23118, Bid No. 1501-23; and
2. Authorize staff to re-advertise the project at a future date (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. 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 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 Johnson, 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, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration by the Cerritos City Council of a Citywide Strategic Feasibility Study, prepared by Government Technology Group (GTG), associated with the commissioned Citywide Broadband Fiber Optic Master Plan for local economic development and revenue generating purposes* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt f rom CEQA review.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
Staff reports were given by Aaron Benjamin, Information Technology Manager, Jeff Lewis, Principal, and Preston Young, Senior Advisor, of Government Technology Group . 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to:
1. Direct staff to immediately commence and complete the actions necessary to sequentially construct a fiber optic network, including any necessary construction prerequisites, in the City of Cerritos utilizing the “Boring Option” for the following Phases and estimated costs as detailed in the associated agenda report for this item, and as summarized below:
Phase Est. Footage Boring Option
Phase 1 – Support Area 1 6,945 $ 833,400.00
Phase 2 – Support Area 2 56,059 $ 6,727,080.00
Phase 3 – Support Area 3 54,860 $ 6,583,200.00
Sub-Total 117,864 $ 14,143,680.00
10% Contingency $ 1,414,368.00
GRAND TOTAL $ 15,558,048.00
; and
2. Direct staff to immediately commence the necessary and ongoing strategies to market the project to applicable entities for the purpose of generating revenue; and
3. Appropriate the funds necessary for all project elements from the City’s existing General Fund reserve (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 the acquisition of a public art piece known as "Moulding Our Future" by Denny Haskew, in accordance with Chapter 22.94 of the Cerritos Municipal Code (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kathy Matsumoto , Assistant City Manager . 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.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to approve the following recommendations from the Fine Arts and Historical Commission:
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
1. Approve the purchase and acquisition of the art piece entitled, “Moulding Our Future,” by artist Denny Haskew for inclusion in the City of Cerritos Art In Public Places Program; and
2. Appropriate the funds for the purchase and acquisition of the subject art piece from the Art In Public Places Trust Fund as summarized below:
Item Amount
Purchase of subject art piece $ 48,000.00
Shipping and insurance $ 2,000.00
Contingency funding
(to cover any increase in the cost for
shipping and/or insurance)
$ 2,000.00
Total appropriation
from Art In Public Places Trust Fund
$ 52,000.00
(COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for the Fine Arts and Historical Commission’s consideration of a proposed cow statue concept to memorialize the City’s agricultural history and to forward any resulting recommendations via an agenda report for City Council consideration.
9C. Review and consideration of an informational budget and audit compliance report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Budget Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments peri od. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Solanki, to ratify the executed Budget Amendments from the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 as summarize d in the Budget Adjustment Log (Exhibit 1 ) of the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A BSTAIN: 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.
Kathy Matsumoto, Assistant City Manager, provided a brief report on letters of opposition to Senate Bill 423 (Weiner) and Senate Bill 309 (Lee) sent by the City to the authors and various other entities as recommended by the League of California Cities.
No further action was taken on this item.
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
A video of the installation of the “Strength of the Maker” art piece in the Cerritos Sculpture Garden was displayed.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson and Vo, Mayor Pro Tem Solanki, and Mayor Barrows.
Mayor Pro Tem Solanki requested adjournment of this meeting in honor of Shree Jashbai P.
Patel.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss the items 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
12E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 (COUNCIL) Title: City Clerk/Treasurer
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12. Closed Session (continued)
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 12E (City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk/Treasurer performance evaluations) for discussion.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:59 p.m. in honor of Shree Jashbai P. Patel.
/s/Vida Barone ___
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: August 24, 2023