MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA . COUNCILMEMBER VO PARTICIPATED VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM 17702 OWEN AVENUE, CERRITOS, CA 90703, AND THE MEETING
AGENDA WAS POSTED AT THAT LOCATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation
The invocation was given by Pastor Jeff Ludington, Generations Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Panthers – Cerritos Youth Fla g Football Team (Intermediate 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 (via teleconference)
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. 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.
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.
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 t he 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.)
Ijya Karki requested that Council consider returning to the hybrid public meeting format to allow for virtual public participation.
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
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7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, October 26, 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 November 9, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos November 9, 2023 $9,564,112.19 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Approval of the Treasurer’s Reports
City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending September 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 September 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 parts and services to repair Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chairs at the Cerritos Library, Bid No. 1527-23 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to award a contract to Pivot Interiors, Inc. in the amount of $19,862.95 for parts and services to repair Herman Miller Classic Aeron Chairs at the Cerritos Library (total bid) and reject the other bids (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
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 renaming three of the Cerritos Library Study Rooms for Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, and Chien-Shiung Wu (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, City Librarian and Marketing Manager.
The Mayor opened the public comment s 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 direct staff to:
1. Order new Study Rooms signs from TFN Architectural Signage for the names of the top three (3) vote-getters in the Cerritos Library Study Room Names Voting Survey, including Marie Curie, Katherine Johnson, and Chien-Shiung Wu;
2. Conduct an online survey for the community to vote for the th ree (3) male names to remain in place for Cerritos Library Study Rooms; and
3. Replace and install signs, as applicable, and update the Study Room names listed on the Cerritos Library’s website and on the Study Room reservations confirmation slips (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 an informational budget and audit compliance report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (COUNCIL).
Staff reports were given by Peter Kemp, Budget Manager and 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.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to ratify the executed Budget Amendments from the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 as summarized 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
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING SECTION 2.04 (STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLAN AND BUDGET
PREPARATION POLICY) OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS POLICY AND PROC EDURE MANUAL
RELATED TO SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS AND OTHER SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Budget 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 Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to refer review of the proposed amendments to the City Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (2.04) to the Policy and Procedure ad hoc working group and return their recommendations to the City Council for consideration (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (3 – 2) as follows:
AYES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama
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.
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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 Yokoyama , and Mayor Pro Tem Solanki.
Councilmember Johnson submitted a document for the record entitled, “Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans .” (Documents submitted during the meeting are considered public record and can be requested at the Office of the City Clerk during regular business hours.)
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report at a future meeting for City Council consideration of the “Operation Green Light for Veterans” resolution.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, and Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager
Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 619
12B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, and Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager
Unrepresented Employees: Full-Time Exempt
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, provided the following Closed Session report:
The City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Items 12A and 12B as listed on the agenda. There was no reportable action taken on either item and there was nothin g further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. in memory of Ethan Soriano.
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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 27, 2023