MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 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 Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council/Agency Member Chuong Vo.
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
A plaque and certificate were presented by the City Council honoring:
Alan Strickland (Twenty-five years of service to the City of Cerritos).
5B. Review and consideration of selection of a voting delegate and alternate to represent the City of Cerritos on the Independent Cities Association Board of Directors (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Cynthia Nava, City Clerk Division Manager.
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: There was unanimous City Council action to designate Councilmember Johnson as the voting delegate and Councilmember Yokoyama as the voting alternate to represent the City on the Independent Cities Association (ICA) Board of Directors. As a result of this action, the City Clerk will notify the ICA of the City’s designation of the voting delegate and alternate and add this ite m to the list of Mayor’s Annual Appointments for City Council consideration each year that the City remains a member of the organization (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
In-Person Public Comments:
M. Villa requested the City Council take action to support H.Res. 786 - Calling for an immediate de-escalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
Ernie Nishii thanked the City Council for their service and offered his assistance as a resource in his capacity as the ABC Unified School District Board’s liaison to the City of Cerritos.
Teddy Lloyd commented on the Parks and Recreation Commission’s recent review of the feasibility of additional pickleball courts in the City. He requested that the City Council expedite their review of any resulting recommendations.
Juan Martinez requested that the City Council take action in support of H.Res. 786 - Calling for an immediate de-escalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
Yuri Preciado requested the City Council take action in support of H.Res. 786 - Calling for an immediate de-escalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.
Written Correspondence:
(Written correspondence submitted by the deadline listed on the agenda is considered public record. Prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency members received copies of the full- text, unredacted written correspondence that was submitted for this item. Public requests for copies of the written correspondence submitted for this meeting can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer.)
Jonathan Hawes requested the City Council adopt a resolution opposing alleged actions taken by certain elected and appointed officials in the City of El Monte.
Malik Tariq Mahmood Murabbi Silsilah expressed his personal faith beliefs.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
7. Consent Calendar
7A. Approval of Minutes
7A.1. Monday, November 27, 2023, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Monday, November 27, 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
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A. (continued)
7A.2. Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m. City Council Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated December 14, 2023 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos December 14, 2023 $6,428,049.68 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Amendments (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize administrative- initiated Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget amendments in accordance with Joint Budget Resolution No. 2023-26 / No. CSA 2023-01 and the Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy 2.04) as adopted by the City Council, as follows:
1. Account/Project: cp17199 Groundwater Remediation-Civic Center Amount: $450,329
Justification: Various change orders were issued to the contractor, some of which included integrating new pumps into the SCADA system, r elocating existing utilities, installing extra electrical equipment, removing and installing concrete in the drive aisle and adjustment for quantities. A change order is also needed for additional construction management, which covers structural design and special inspections.
2. Account/Project: cp12706 CCPA Roof Replacement
Amount: $215,360
Justification: Two (2) change orders involved essential modifications to the project.
Under Change Order No. 1, the contractor was requested to replace caulking at tile joints above the barrel roof due to natural wear, apply a suitable joint sealant for Polyurethane bonding, and extend waterproofing wall limits to cover exis ting cracks.
Change Order No. 2 involved addressing leakage in the mechanical room, which necessitated preparation and installation of deck and wall coating in the mechanical room at the Sierra Room. These changes were made to ensure the integrity and functionality of the project's infrastructure (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B.2. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer's Reports for the period ending October 31, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending October 31, 2023 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Award of contract for Cerritos Library foreign languages book collection development services, RFP No. 1524-23 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Award a contract to Multicultural Books and Videos for Cerritos Library foreign languages book collection development services (total proposal), RFP No. 1524-23;
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with a term of thirty -six (36) months with a provision for up to three (3) twel ve-month extensions on behalf of the City of Cerritos; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any project-related change orders that may become necessary to complete the project discussed in 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
7D. Award of contract for Heritage Park roof replacement, Project No. 23208, Bid No. 1530-23* (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)
7D. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, 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 $97,099 to California Constructors for Heritage Park roof replacement (total bid), Bid No. 1530-23, 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 Sports Complex soil restoration, laser grade and sod installation, Project No. 23118, Bid No. 1534-23* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review.
This item was pulled for separate consideration by Mayor Barrows.
A staff report was provided by Dario Simoes, Acting Director of Public Works/City Engineer.
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 Johnson, 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. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of funds in the amount of $630,000 from the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for Project No. 23118, Sports Complex Soil Restoration, Laser Grade and Sod Installation;
3. Award a contract in the amount of $1,377,500 to Southern California Landscape, Inc. for Sports Complex soil restoration (total bid), Bid No. 1534 -23, and reject the other bids; and
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7E. (continued)
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
7F. Award of contract for C-5 well pumping services and pilot study, Project No. 17197, Bid No. 1523-23* (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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environment al 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. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of funds, and a corresponding revenue amendment, in Fiscal Year 2023-24 in the amount of $18,053 from the WRD Settlement for Project No. 17197, C-5 water well;
3. Award a contract in the amount of $612,312 to South West Pump & Drilling, Inc. for C- 5 well pumping services and pilot study (total bid), Bid No. 1523-23, Project No. 17197, and reject the other bids; 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
7G. Award of contr act for Carmenita Road and Artesia Boulevard rehabilitation, Project No. 24305, Bid No. 1535-23* (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 Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7G. (continued)
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. Authorize the creation of a new Capital Improvement Program project titled: Carmenita Road and Artesia Boulevard Rehabilitation, Project No. 24305;
3. Authorize a budget amendment for a new budget allocation in the amount of $2,500,000 from the Street Improvement Fund, and a corresponding revenue amendment for Fiscal Year 2023 -24, for the proposed Carmenita Road and Artesia Boulevard rehabilitation, Project No. 24305;
4. Authorize a budget amendment for the appropriation of funds in the amount of $893,480 from the General Fund for Project No. 23701, Citywi de Facility Network Infrastructure for Fiscal Year 2023-24;
5. Authorize the Mayor to execute the associated street repaving agreement with Caltrans;
6. Award a contract in the amount of $3,062,000 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Carmenita Road and Artesia Boulevard rehabilitation (total bid), Bid No. 1525-23, and reject the other bids; and
7. 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
7H. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING SECTION 8.03 (PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING POLICY) OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS
POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL TO UPDATE VARIOUS PURCHASING POLICY STANDARDS (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Yokoyama, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Waive full reading of and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2023-38, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY O F CERRITOS AMENDING SECTION 8.03 (PURCHASING AND
CONTRACTING POLICY) OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL TO UPDATE VARIOUS PURCHASING POLICY STANDARDS (COUNCIL); and
2. Direct staff to prepare any related clean-up amendments to the Cerritos Municipal Code for conformance with Policy No. 8.03 for the future review and consideration by the City Council (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7H. (continued)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama, Solanki, Barrows
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7I. Approval of contract between the City of Cerritos and the City of Long Beach for the provision of animal control services from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled for separate consideration by Mayor Barrows.
A staff report was provided by Daryl Evans, Public Safety Manager.
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 Johnson, and seconded by Vo, to:
1. Approve the agreement for Animal Control Services between the City of Long Beach and the City of Cerritos for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, with provisions for two (2), two-year extensions;
2. Authorize a budget amendment for a new allocation in the amount of $37,868 in the approved Fiscal Year 2023-24 City budget to fund the difference between the projected animal services contract cost of $534,600 and the actual established cost of the animal services contract $572,468; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary contract implementation documentation on behalf of the City of Cerritos (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 a proposed amendment to Policy No. 7.06 of the Policy and Procedure Manual for Naming and Renaming of City Facilities (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Sherré Titus, Recreation Services Superintendent.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
In-Person Public Comments:
Celia Spitzer spoke in support of the proposed amendment to Policy 7.06 for Naming and Renaming of City Facilities.
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.)
The following individuals submitted written correspondence in opposition to renaming of Cerritos Park East:
Gail Grossman
Coleen and Gary Aldrich
Sue Carter
Julie Xieu
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MAIN MOTION (HELD PENDING): It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the proposed amendment to Policy No. 7.06 - City of Cerritos Naming a nd Renaming of City Facilities P olicy as presented in the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL).
SUBSTITUTE MOTION (DID NOT PASS): It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Yokoyama, to direct the City Manager to create and conduct a resident survey related to their interest in renaming Cerritos Park East (COUNCIL).
The motion did not carry (2 – 3) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama
NOES: Vo, Solanki, Barrows
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
MAIN MOTION (DID NOT PASS): It was moved by Solanki, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the proposed amendment to Policy No. 7.06 - City of Cerritos Naming and Renaming of City Facilities Policy as presented in the agenda report associated with this item (COUNCIL).
The motion did not carry (2 – 3) as follows:
AYES: Solanki, Barrows
NOES: Johnson, Vo, Yokoyama
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: 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.
None.
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
None.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Council members Johnson, Vo, and Yokoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Solanki, and Mayor Barrows.
CONSENSUS (Solanki): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for City Council review and consideration of the renaming of Cerritos Park East.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to provide information to the City Council concerning the feasibility of reestablishing a non-profit organization in support of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts similar to the former Friends of Arts Education.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager and City Attorney to provide information to the City Council concerning the naming of boxes and other sections of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, inclusive of options for annual fees and potential marketing strategies.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, announced the City Council would recess to Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. 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)
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
Employee Organization: AFSCME Local 619
12C. 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
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12. Closed Session (continued)
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 met in Closed Session to discuss Items 12A, 12B, and 12C, as listed on the agenda. The City Council discussed the items and there were no reportable actions taken. There was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m. in memory of Ethan Jaylib Soriano.
/s/ Vida Barone___________________
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Bruce W. Barrows
Bruce W. Barrows
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: January 11, 2024