MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, 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 Tina Tribolet, New Life Community Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 529.
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
Proclamations were made by the City Council honoring:
Ellen Rodriguez -Swing, President of the Filipino American Chamb er of Commerce of Cerritos, Lee Natividad, Vice Chair of the Cerritos Region al Chamber of Commerce, and Kaitlin Casica, President of Cerritos High School Club Magkaisa (Filipino American History Month).
5B. City Council recognition of City Manager Art Gallucci’s final Cerritos City Council meeting.
A proclamation was presented by the City Council to retiring City Manager Art Gallucci in honor and recognition of his fifty-two years of service to the City of Cerritos. A proclamation was also presented from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk -Silva by Joe Pak, Field Representative.
5C. 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, and 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
Lew Gentiluomo Property Preservation Commission
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5. Presentations/Appointments (continued)
5C. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer, administered the oath of office to newly appointed Property Preservation Commissioner Lew Gentiluomo.
5D. Review and consideration of appointment to the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (COUNCIL).
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 Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to:
1. Reappoint the current eligible incumbent, Mark Bollman, to a four (4) year term on the Board of Trustees of the Greater Los Angeles Vector Control District (District); and
2. Direct the City Clerk/Treasurer to notify the District of the City Council appointment prior to January 1, 2024, as stipulated in the State Health and Safety Code (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Katarina Thompson requested traffic calming measures in the Granada Park neighborhood and requested the City assign a staff liaison to work with the neighborhood’s residents.
Samar Malouf requested traffic calming measures in the Granada Park neighborhood and requested the City assign a staff liaison to work with the neighborhood’s residents.
Paul W. Bellenbaum acknowledged the upcoming holiday season and expressed concern with traffic impacts at certain intersections within the City.
Teddy Lloyd expressed gratitude to the City for repairing streetlights near the Cerritos Sports Complex, inquired as to methods for reporting such concerns to the City, and whether residents could receive approximate timelines for when reported concerns would be addressed or completed.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Mark Pulido expressed gratitude for the City’s recognition of Filipino American History Month and offered his heartfelt acknowledgment of City Manager Art Gallucci’s significant contributions to the City of 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, October 12, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Thursday, October 12, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minu tes (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 October 26, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos October 26, 2023 $4,681,807.59 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
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 3 -0, with two Commissioners absent, to approve the following:
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 84298, A PROPOSAL BY CERRITOS-2 DEVELOPMENT LLC, TO SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 13730 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703, AND IS ZONED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-6500) (APN 7022-005-031) (COUNCIL).*
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2023 -15, A PROPOSAL BY CERRITOS -2
DEVELOPMENT LLC, TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF TWO (2) LOTS, ONE (1) WITH A NEW TWO-STORY RESIDENCE (PARCEL 1), AND ONE (1) WITH A NEW ONE -STORY RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) LOCATED IN THE REAR YARD (PARCEL 2). IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PROJECT, A NEW 6' -0" HIGH PERIMETER BLOCK WALL WILL BE CONSTRUCTED
ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE AND THE NEW RESIDENCES WILL BE ACCESSED FROM DRIVEWAYS OFF OF PARKVALLE PLACE. ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW SIDEWALKS, PARKWAY LANDSCAPING, AND OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 13730 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703, AND IS ZONED SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -6500) (APN 7022 -005-031) (COUNCIL).*
*The applicant has propose d a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on Parcel 2 of Tentative Parcel Map 84298. In accordance with state planning and zoning laws, and with concurrence by the applicant, the public hearing will not apply to the proposed ADU, which will be processed a dministratively by City staff after completion of review for the new single-family housing development pursuant to Tentative Parcel Map 84298 and Precise Plan 2023-15.
*Pursuant to Section 15303 and 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
Staff reports were given by Sandy Cisneros, Current Planning Manager and Dario Simoes, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and the public comments period.
Written Correspondence:
(Written correspondence submitted by the deadline listed on the agenda is considered public record. Prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency received copies of the full -text unredacted written correspondence that was submitted for this item. Public requests for copies of the full -text redacted written correspondence can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer.)
Derjane “Jennifer” Shih expressed concerns regarding traffic, parking, and flooding impacts as related to the subject project.
In-Person Comments:
Pavan Maddi, applicant, commented that his submitted design for the subject proposed property supports his desire for his family to live in Cerritos, and stated his preference for the driveway location, that the subject project as proposed has adequate parking, and construction of the proposed subject project can be accomplished via Artesia Boulevard.
Derjane “Jennifer” Shih expressed concerns regarding the potential parking and other negative impacts of the subject proposed project.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Planning Commission’s recommendation to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-32, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 84298, A PROPOSAL BY CERRITOS-2 DEVELOPMENT LLC, TO SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) EXISTING PARCEL INTO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 13730 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703, AND IS ZONED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-6500) (APN 7022-005-031) (COUNCIL); and
2. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-33, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2023 -15, A PROPOSAL BY CERRITOS-2 DEVELOPMENT LLC, TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISED OF TWO (2) LOTS, ONE (1) WITH A NEW TWO-STORY RESIDENCE (PARCEL 1), AND ONE (1) WITH A NEW ONE -
STORY RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) LOCATED IN THE REAR YARD (PARCEL 2). IN CONJUNC TION WITH THIS PROJECT, A NEW 6'-0" HIGH PERIMETER BLOCK WALL WILL BE CONSTRUCTED
ALONG THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE AND THE NEW RESIDENCES WILL BE ACCESSED FROM DRI VEWAYS OFF OF PARKVALLE PLACE. ADDITIONAL
IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW SIDEWALKS, PARKWAY LANDSCAPING, AND OTHER RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 13730 ARTESIA BOULEVARD, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703, AND IS ZONED SINGLE -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS -6500) (APN 7022 -005-031) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama
NOES: Solanki, Barrows
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager and City Attorney to provide an agenda report for City Council consideration of options, including proposed ordinance language, to address separate sale of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) from its primary residence.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF E CO-RAPID TRANSIT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kristin Aguila , Director of Community Development . 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 Solanki, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-34, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF ECO-RAPID TRANSIT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE ORANGELINE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (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
9B. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS DIRECTING THAT THE OUTSTANDING ENTERPRISE
FUND LOAN BALANCES OWED BY THE WATER AND SEWER FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND
BE WRITTEN OFF AND FURTHER DIRECTING THAT ANY FUTURE FUNDING PROVIDED BY
THE GENERAL FUND TO THE WATER AND/OR SEWER FUNDS BE CLASSIFIED AS A NON - REIMBURSABLE SUBSIDY (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Ryan Carey, Finance Manager.
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 Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS DIRECTING THAT THE
OUTSTANDING ENTERPRISE FUND LOAN BALANCES OWED BY THE WATER AND
SEWER FUNDS TO THE GENERAL FUND BE WRITTEN OFF AND FURTHER
DIRECTING THAT ANY FUTURE FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL FUND TO
THE WATER AND/OR SEWER FUNDS BE CLASSIFIED AS A NON-REIMBURSABLE SUBSIDY (COUNCIL); and
2. Direct staff to provide the City Council with a n agenda report to provide information related to current sewer services provided to the City by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, including associated costs of said services, prior to any consideration of adjustments to City sewer rates; and
3. Direct staff to provide the City Council with a n agenda report to provide water rate adjustment options to address the current deficit in the City’s Water Enterprise F und (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration of designation of City of Cerritos Councilmember voting delegate and alternate for the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting to be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Confirm Councilmember Frank Yokoyama as the City’s final designated voting delegate to attend and cast the City’s vote at the 2023 National League of Cities (NLC) Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, November 18, 2023; and
2. Direct staff to submit the City’s official 2023 NLC City Summit voting delegate registration to the NLC no later than the Friday, November 17, 2023 deadline (COUNCIL).
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
Robert A. Lopez, Appointed City Manager, expressed appreciation and recognition of City Manager Art Gallucci, on behalf of City of Cerritos staff.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson and Yokoyama, and Mayor Barrows.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to provide an agenda report at the next regular meeting (or as soon as possible thereafter to comply with existing City “meet and confer” requirements) for City Council consideration of a mid -year cost -of-living adjustment (COLA) of 3.7%, to be effective December 1, 2023, based upon current data reported year-to-date for the Greater Los Angeles region.
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: November 9, 2023