MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023, 7:00 P.M., IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT CERRITOS CITY HALL, 18125 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA. COUNCILMEMBER YOKOYAMA PARTICIPATED VIA TELECONFERENCE FROM THE HILTON GARDEN INN HOTEL, 1225 FIRST STREET NE, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20002, ROOM #1306, AND THIS 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 Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Cerritos Joy of Singing Class.
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
None.
5B. Review and consideration of actions related to the Cerritos Advisory Boards (2022-24 terms of service) (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. Noting there were no individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, November 9, 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, November 9, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minu tes (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
7B. Approval of Register of Demands
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated November 27, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos November 27, 2023 $4,746,062.90 (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 November 27, 2023 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency November 27, 2023 $ 11,406,336.25 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. 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).
This item was pulled from the consent calendar by Councilmember Johnson for separate consideration.
A staff report was given by Dario Simoes, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Continue the local emergency as proclaimed in Resolution No. 2023-05, at the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course and the nearby City property with the C-4 well site;
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7C. (continued)
2. Make the findings set forth in Sections one (1) thr ough 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
3. Direct staff to provide a report to the City Council regarding the local emergency a t least once every sixty (60) days, pursuant to Section 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
7D. Award of contract for CDBG-funded curb ramp/sidewalk repairs at Cerritos Towne Center, Project No. 24302, Bid No. 1532-23 (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 Vo, 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 set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a contract in the amount of $1 63,000 to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for CDBG-funded curb ramp/sidewalk repairs at Cerritos Towne Center (total bid), Bid No. 1532-23, 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
7E. Award of contract for annual on -call maintenance and repair services for water wells, booster pump assemblies, and gear drives for the City of Cerritos, Bid No. 1528 -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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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, 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 set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a one -year contract, with provisions to extend up to f our (4) one -year extensions to General Pump Company, Inc., for annual on-call maintenance and repair services for water wells, booster pump assemblies, and gear drives for the City of Cerritos, Bid No. 1528-23; 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 annual water mains and appurtenances for repairs and services for the City of Cerritos, Bid No. 1529-23 (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 Vo, 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 set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award one-year contracts, with provisions to extend up to four (4) one-year extensions to Doty Bros. Equipment Company and W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. for annual water mains and appurtenances for repairs and services for the City of Cerritos, Bid No. 1529-23; 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
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7G. Authorization to proceed with open market proposal procurement for the Swim/Fitness Center rehabilitation boiler replacement, Project No. 20201 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to:
1. Pursuant to Section 3.20.060(h) of the Cerritos Municipal Code, determine that it is in the best interest of the City to dispense with bidding based on the findings set forth in the agenda report associated with this item; and
2. Authorize City staff to dispense with the bidding process and proceed with open market proposal procurement for the Swim/Fitness Center Rehabilitation Boiler Replacement, Project No. 20201, and present a report to the City Council for review and consideration of award of contract for the subject project at a future meeting (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7H. Waive full reading o f 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 PROCEDURE MANUAL RELATED TO SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS AND OTHER SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-36, 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 PROCEDURE MANUAL RELATED TO SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS AND OTHER SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7I. Approval of a membership for the City of Cerritos to join Independent Cities Association (ICA) (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Vo, to:
1. Approve membership in the ICA effective immediately;
2. Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $2,500 from the General Fund to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted budget for the annual membership in ICA; and
3. Authorize staff to submit the required application for membership in ICA (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7I. (continued)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
8A. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE
CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF RESTRICTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $200,000, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025, TO CONSTRUCT AND RETROFIT ACCESSIBLE CURB
RAMPS ALONG TOWNE CENTER DRIVE AND PARK PLAZA DRIVE WITHIN THE CERRITOS TOWNE CENTER (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by 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. Noting there were no individuals who elected to pr ovide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2023-37, A RESOLUTION OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING UTILIZATION OF RESTRICTED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS, TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $200,000, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025, TO CONSTRUCT AND RETROFIT ACCESSIBLE CURB RAMPS
ALONG TOWNE CENTER DRIVE AND PARK PLAZA DRIVE WITHIN THE CERRITOS TOWNE CENTER (COUNCIL).
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 recommendation to reject all proposals received for request for proposal for Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts marketing analysis and assessment, RFP No. 1531-23 and authorize staff to reissue the project with a revised scope of work (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Annie Hylton, City Librarian and Marketing Manager.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
David Pylman expressed his support for expanded and improved programming at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and his opposition to the utilization of electronic ticketing services for the facility.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
Noting there were no other individuals who elected to provide public comment, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Vo, to reject all proposals for Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) marketing analysis and assessment, RFP No. 1531- 23, and authorize staff to reissue the project with a revised s cope of work to include a CCPA marketing analysis and assessment and services to market the theater’s performances to maximize ticket sales (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, City Manager/Executive Director, announced the upcoming City Strategic Planning Session Special City Council meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson and Vo, and Mayor Barrows.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to determine the feasib ility of publishing the video from the employee recognition event recognizing retiring City Manager Art Gallucci and provide a follow-up memorandum to the City Council.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would rece ss to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consider initiation of litigation
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (COUNCIL) Number of cases: One (1)
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12. Closed Session (continued)
12B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (COUNCIL) Name of Case: City of Whittier et al. v. Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles et al.
(Orange County Sup. Ct. Case No. 23STCP03579)
12C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (COUNCIL) Name of Case: City of Redondo Beach et al. v. Bonta et al. (Los Angeles Sup. Ct. Case No. 22STCP01143)
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 , 12B, and 12C, as listed on the agenda. There was no reportable action taken these items and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
_/s/ Vida Barone____________
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: December 14, 2023