MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024, 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 Cerritos High School Boys Basketball Team.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Bruce W. Barrows
Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Chuong Vo
Mayor/Chair Naresh Solanki
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
Proclamations were made by the City Council honoring:
Cerritos High School Boys Basketball Team (CIF Southern Section Division 4AA Champions).
Jewish American Heritage Month (accepted by Alpert Jewish Community Center of Long Beach).
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (accepted by Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Cerritos Chinese American Seniors, Cerritos Folk Dancers, Cerritos Korean Soccer Club, Chinese Culture Association of Southern California, Filipino Seniors of Cerritos, Korean American O.B.
Soccer Club, Mid-City Korean American Seniors, Rayshine Foundation, and The Original Happy Seniors of Cerritos).
Mayor Solanki announced the meeting rules of decorum.
Pursuant to City Council concurrence, the meeting agenda was reordered to consider Item No. 6, related to items not on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, to be considered after the conclusion of Item No. 11 during the meeting. Additionally, pursuant to City Council concurrence, a one-time waiver of City Council Protocol Manual Section 8.08 was granted and Item No. 6 was not televised or broadcast.
CONSENSUS (Solanki): Directed the Charter employees to schedule a report on the next agenda for City Council consideration to amend City Council Protocol Manual Section 8.09 – Order of Business.
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer , announced that prior to the meeting, the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the seven (7) written comments submitted for meeting items by the deadline listed on the agenda and for inclusion in the official record .
Requests for copies of the written comments submitted for this meeting can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (Items not appearing on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council)
(Notation: Pursuant to previous City Council concurrence (considered after Item No. 5), Item No. 6 was considered after Item No. 11 during the meeting. Additionally, pursuant to City Council concurrence, a one-time waiver of City Council Protocol Manual Section 8.08 was granted and Item No. 6 was not televised or broadcast. The details of Item No. 6 are listed below).
The Mayor opened the public comments period for items not listed on the meeting agenda but that were within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council and Closed Session.
Al Barlevy expressed opposition to the City Council’s participation in international politics.
Teddy Lloyd requested the City explore the potential to acquire the tennis courts located at Don Knabe Community Regional Park, adjacent to the Cerritos Sports Complex.
George Chalagonian expressed concern regarding Athens Services waste collection and recycling services.
Michael Diaz requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Christy Mouk requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Maggie Fierro requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Juan Martinez requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Unidentified speaker requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Howard Sachs expressed concern regarding recent events at the Ivy Park at Cerritos assisted living facility and requested assistance from City staff.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
Written comments, if submitted by the deadline listed on the agenda, are considered part of the meeting record and are available upon request in the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer during regular business hours.
7. Consent Calendar
The Mayor opened the public comments period on Consent Calendar items. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
7A. Approval of Minutes
7A.1. Monday, April 29, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
This item was pulled for separate consideration by Councilmember Johnson.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A.1. (continued)
Councilmember Barrows, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Solanki all confirmed that at the Monday, April 29, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting they affirmatively support ed the consensus direction listed under 10B.1. on the minutes document, as presented.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Vo, to approve the Monday, April 29, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Special Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated May 9, 2024 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos May 9, 2024 $2,091,913.80 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. Register of Demands for the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency dated May 9, 2024 (SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
Successor Agency May 9, 2024 $285,527.50 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending March 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending March 31, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B.3. (continued)
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
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 C erritos 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 Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, 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;
2. Make the finding s 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
3. Direct staff to provide a report to the City Council regarding the local emergency at 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: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for supply and delivery of compressed liquid chlorine, Bid No. 1545- 24* (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 Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 2100 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 as set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a one-year contract to JCI Jones Chemicals Inc. for an estimated annual cost of $60,000, with provisions for up to three (3) one-year extensions, for the supply and delivery of compressed liquid chlorine, Bid No. 1545-24; 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).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Notify and direct commencement of the 2024 conflict of interest codes biennial review pursuant to requirements of the California Political Reform Act (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to notify and direct City staff to commence the 2024 biennial review of the City, Successor Agency, and Public Financing Authority conflict of interest codes (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Award of contract to RRM Design Group to assist the City in rezoning two sites identified in the City of Cerritos' State-certified 2021-2029 Housing Element pursuant to applicable State housing law* (COUNCIL).
*Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this project is exempt from CEQA review.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to:
1. Adopt findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 2100 et seq. (CEQA) that the proposed contract award is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, based on the findings as set forth in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a professional services contract to RRM Design Group, in the amount of $61,250, for the rezoning of Sites A and 7 identified in the Housing Element, which are currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN) and Industrial (M), res pectively, and all associated actions required for such rezoning; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any contracts, agreements, change orders, or amendments that may be necessary to complete the specified scope of work, in accordance with the City’s adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
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9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of the Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 Preliminary Combined Financial Program for the City of Cerritos and the Successor Agency to the Cerritos Redevelopment Agency (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
A staff report was given by Peter Kemp, Budget Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Shanelle Henry expressed support for Heritage Park facility improvements.
Juan Martinez expressed concerns concerning City contributions to the C hamber of Commerce.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to adjust the 2024-25 Proposed City Council Travel and Meeting expenditure line item to $50,000 (total am ount) for presentation to the City Council for review and consideration during the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 City budget adoption public hearing.
CONSENSUS (Council): Directed the City Manager to formally memorialize that the 2024- 25 Proposed City Council Trav el and Meeting expenditure line item of $50,000 (total amount) shall be divided up equally per City Councilmember ($10,000 each) and include this language for presentation to the City Council for review and consideration during the Fiscal Year 2024-25 City budget adoption public hearing.
This item was received and filed and there was no further action taken.
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.
10B.1. Review and consideration by the City Council of the City of Cerritos of Assembly Bill 2485 (Carrillo), which proposes to reform portions of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation process (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Ryan Carey, Assistant to the City Manager.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Vo, to authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Cerritos, to execute and provide a Letter of Support for Assembly Bill 2485, substantially in the form included within Exhibit 2 of the agenda report associated with this item. The letter is to be addressed to the California State Assembly Committee on Appropriations, with copies to be provided to author, Senator Janet Nguyen, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, League of California Cities, California Contract Cities Association, Southern California Association of Governments, Gateway Cities Council of Governments, Independent Cities Association and Gonsalves and Son (COUNCIL).
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10. Legislative Items (continued)
10B.1. (continued)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Reports
11A. Report from City Manager/Executive Director
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director, provided an update on the opening of the Cerritos Iron-Wood Nine Golf Course.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Each Councilmember’s comment period was limited to three (3) minutes pursuant to City Council concurrence.
Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson, Yokoyama, Barrows, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Solanki.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for City Council consideration to commence actions to establish a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to support operation and programming of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Request to approve or ratify City Council travel expenses for City-related business:
Councilmember Johnson requested City Council consensus to approve her current and future travel expenses thro ugh the end of the current 2024 -25 fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, as she had exceeded her $9,000 allocation, but not to exceed the total City Council allotted budget of $45,000 as a whole.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to process City -related business travel expenses for Councilmember Johnson’s attendance at the upcoming California Contract Cities Association 2024 Annual Municipal Seminar , as authorized.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to process past City-related business travel expenses for Councilmember Johnson in the amount of $ 876.75, which exceeded her $9,000 allocation, as ratified.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to process past City-related business travel expenses for Councilmember Johnson’ s attendance at the recent 2024 Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference and General Assembly, as ratified.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Council Protocol Manual ad hoc working group to provide information for City Cou ncil consideration in the proposed manual update concerning guidelines for City Council travel expenses for City-related business.
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11. Reports (continued)
11B. (continued)
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Ma nager to obtain official copies of “ The Economic Power of Public Art” publication for distribution to the City Council, applicable advisory bodies, and City staff.
(Notation: Pursuant to previous City Council concurrence (considered after Item No. 5), Item No. 6, items not appearing on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, were considered after the conclusion of Item No. 11 during the live meeting. Additionally, pursuant to City Council concurrence, a one-time waiver of City Council Protocol Manual Section
8.08 was granted and Item No. 6 was not televised or broadcast. The details of Item No. 6 are referenced under that item within this document).
12. Closed Session
None.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Naresh Solanki _
Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: May 23, 2024