MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, MAY 23, 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 Boy Scout Troop 72.
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:
Skai Bang, Anuj Parikh, Rihaan Raj, and Adarsh Saranathan (Rank of Eagle Scout).
Hana Wellness Center (Business Spotlight).
Mayor Solanki announced the meeting rules of decorum.
Pursuant to City Council concurrence, the meeting agenda was reordered to consider Item No. 9B at this juncture; the details of which can be accessed under that item within this document.
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer, a nnounced 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.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions (Items not appearing on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council)
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 , the Consent Calendar, and Closed Session.
Sam Desai expressed opposition to any change in the City’s public comment protocols.
Case Van der Linden expressed concern regarding lack of follow up on City reforestation plans on the street adjacent to his residence and regarding public comments from non- residents.
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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) (continued)
Mel Cortez expressed concern regarding the City’s ordinances related to hours of operation for leafblowers , c onstruction, and other noise -generating activities and request ed descriptive information concerning the artwork in the Cerritos Sculpture Garden.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for review and consideration by the Fine Arts and Historical Commission of the use of QR codes or other informational tools concerning artwork in the Cerritos Sculpture Garden and to report any resulting recommendations to the City Council.
May Piet zsch requested ongoing City financial sup port for the Cerritos Chamber of Commerce and announced the organization’s upcoming events.
Juan Martinez expressed concern with the City’s public comment procedures.
Margaret Villa requested the City Council adopt a ceasefire resolution.
Fernando Islas requested the City Council adopt a ceasefire resolution.
Anjika Morari announced the opening of her yoga studio. She submitted a document for the official record. (Documents submitted to the City Council at a public meeting are considered public record. 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).
Howard Sachs expressed support for public comments and expressed concern regarding the Ivy Park at Cerritos assisted living facility and requested assistance from City staff.
Jay Mehta requested additional bike lanes in the City.
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.
CONSENSUS (Johnson): Directed the City Manager to follow up w ith and provide a response to public speaker Case van der Linden related to the tree -related concerns he reported during the public comment period.
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
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to approve the Thursday, May 9, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7A. (continued)
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 23, 2024 (COUNCIL).
This item was pulled for separate consideration by Councilmember Barrows.
M OTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Yokoyama, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos May 23, 2024 $3,978,954.48 (COUNCIL)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. An informational budget and audit compliance report and ratification of budget amendments from the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Receive and file the agenda report and exhibits associated with this item; and
2. Ratify the executed budget amendments from the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2023-24 as summarized in the Budget Adjustment Log (Exhibit 1 of the agend a report associated with this item) (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget amendments (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to authorize administrative- initiated Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget amendments in accordance with Joint Budget Resolution No. 2023-26 / CSA 2023-01 and the Strategic Financial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy 2.04) as adopted by the City Council, as follows:
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B.3. (continued)
Account/Project: cp17199 Groundwater Remediation Project Amount: $420,770
Justification: In connection with the Groundwater Remediation Project, additional funds are required for the rehabilitation of the drive -aisle located north of the L ibrary at the intersection with Bloomfield Avenue. This necessary expense arose unexpectedly and the quote received from the project’s contractor exceeds the initial estimate provided by the City’s on-call contractor, CJ Concrete Construction. The total cost for this component of the project qualifies for funding through the City’s Measure W local return allocation (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Award of contract for Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts marketing analysis, assessment and services, RFP No. 1537-24 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Award a three (3) year contract to Bauer Entertainment Marketing, for Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts marketing analysis, assessment and services, Bid No. 1537-24; and
2. 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: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7D. Award of contract for Cerritos Library carpet replacement, Project No. 22203, Bid No. 1550-24* (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 Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, 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 as set forth above in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a contract to Lawrence W. Rosine Co. , in the amount of $60,772, f or Cerritos Library carpet replacement, Bid No. 1550-24, and reject all other bids; and City of Cerritos Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. (continued)
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: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Approval of Alondra Boulevard complete street study implementation agreement between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the City of Cerritos (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an implementation agree ment for the Alondra Boulevard complete street study by and between the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and the City of Cerritos; and
2. 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: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Authorization to purchase audio equipment for Cerritos Center f or the Performing Arts (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to:
1. Award a contract to AudioWest, in the amount of $304,291.73, f or DiGiCo audio equipment for Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, under the single/sole sou rce procurement provisions as permitted by the Cerritos Municipal Code and the City’s adopted Purchasing and Contracting Policy; and
2. 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: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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8. Public Hearings
8A. Recommendation by the Cerritos Planning Commission, on a vote of 4 -0, with one Commissioner absent, to approve the following:
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-1(E)(2024) AMENDMENT, A
REQUEST BY PROPERTY OWNER VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM TO PERMIT A HIGH
SCHOOL STADIUM UNDER PHASE IV OF THE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 10818 ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 17700 DUMONT AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ZONED OPEN SPACE (OS) (APNS 7034-017-035, 7034-017-036 AND 7034-018-115)* (COUNCIL).
Review and consideration to waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2003-1(E)(2024) AMENDMENT, A PROPOSAL BY
PROPERTY OWNER VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM TO REMODEL AN EXISTING HIGH
SCHOOL STADIUM UNDER PHASE IV OF THE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT,
INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GRANDSTAND BLEACHERS, FIELD, TRACK, AND OTHER HARDSCAPE, LIGHTING, AND LANDSCAPING UPGRADES AT 10818 ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 17700 DUMONT AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE
PROPOSAL ALSO INCLUDES AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ZONED OPEN SPACE (OS) (APNS 7034- 017-035, 7034-017-036 AND 7034-018-115)* (COUNCIL).
*A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and previously adopted/certified by the Cerritos City Council on February 27, 2003, which reviewed the Valley Christian Hi gh School Stadium as part of the Campus Master Plan of Development, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In addition, pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, this pr oject is categorically exempt from CEQA review.
A staff report was given by Kristina Aguila, Community Development Director. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public hearing and public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period and public hearing closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the planning commission recommendation to:
1. Waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024- 08, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2003-1(E)(2024)
AMENDMENT, A REQUEST BY PROPERTY OWNER VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SYSTEM TO PERMIT A HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM UNDER PHASE IV OF THE
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1 0818 ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 17700 DUMONT AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ZONED OPEN SPACE (OS) (APNS 7034- 017-035, 7034- 017-036 AND 7034- 018-115)* (COUNCIL); and
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8. Public Hearings (continued)
8A. (continued)
2. Waive full reading and adopt Resolution No. 2024- 09, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS APPROVING PRECISE PLAN 2003-1(E)(2024) AMENDMENT,
A PROPOSAL BY PROPERTY OWNER VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM TO
REMODEL AN EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM UNDER PHASE IV OF THE
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE GRANDSTAND BLEACHERS, FIELD, TRACK, AND OTHER HARDSCAPE, LIGHTING, AND LANDSCAPING UPGRADES AT 10818 ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 17700 DUMONT AVENUE, CERRITOS, CALIFORNIA, 90703. THE PROPOSAL
ALSO INCLUDES AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CAMPUS MASTER PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT. THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES ARE ZONED OPEN SPACE (OS) (APNS 7034-017-035, 7034-017-036 AND 7034-018-115)* (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration by the City Council of the City of Cerritos of potential locations for the installation of pickleball courts at City-owned park facilities in the eastern portion of the City and update on construction of pickleball courts at Liberty Park (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Sherré Titus, Recreation Services Superintendent. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Jay Mehta commented on the benefits of pickleball and expressed support for Cerritos Park East and Heritage Park as locations for additional pickleball courts. He inquired whether the Cerritos Park East handball courts and spray pool could be converted into pickleball courts.
Sam Desai expressed support for Cerritos Park East and Heritage Park as locations for additional pickleball courts.
Teddy Lloyd expressed support for new pickleball courts rather than repurposed courts.
Mel Cortez expressed opposition to repurposing the Cerritos Park East spray pool or removing items designated for children and expressed support for placing a pickleball court on the center field of the Cerritos Park East track.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Barrows, to defer action on this item until after receiving recommendations from the Aquatic Design Group consultant, including options for renovating the Cerritos Park East spray pool and further consideration of placement of a new pickleball court, inclusive of a potential location at Cerritos Park East in the grass area north of the main playground (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9A. (continued)
The motion carried (5 - 0) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9B. Review and consideration of City Council Protocol Manual, Chapter 8, relating to interim provisions governing City Council meetings for the purpose of enhancing meeting efficiency in compliance with state law (COUNCIL).
(Notation: Pursuant to previous City Council concurrence (considered after Item No. 5A), Item No. 9B was considered after Item No. 5 A during the meeting. The details of the item are provided below).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Mel Cortez expressed opposition to any amendment in the meeting public comment procedures.
Margaret Villa expressed opposition to any amendment in the meeting public comment procedures.
Juan Martinez expressed opposition to any amendment in the meeting public comment procedures.
Sam Desai expressed opposition to any amendment in the meeting public comment procedures.
Fernando Islas expressed opposition to any amendment in the meeting public comment procedures.
Sophia Ts e expressed opposition to any amendment in the meeting public comment procedures.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION (DID NOT PASS): It was moved by Barrows, and seconded by Solanki, to reorder the current public meeting “order of business” to place non-agenda public comment after City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports, not televise, broadcast, or livestream non-agenda public comments, and make the applicable amendments in City Council Protocol Manual Chapter 8 (COUNCIL).
The motion did not carry (2 - 3) as follows:
AYES: Barrows, Solanki
NOES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo
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
Robert A. Lopez, City Manager/Executive Director, introduced the City’s new Senior Planner, Jeremy Loh, and provided an update on the opening of the Cerritos Iron -Wood Nine Golf Course.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson, Barrows, and Yokoyama.
CONSENSUS (Barrows): Directed the City Manager to schedule designated staff to attend the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference and to invite the members of the Planning Commission to attend th e 2025 California Contract Cities Association Annual Municipal Seminar.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6 (COUNCIL) Agency Negotiators: Robert A. Lopez, City Manager, Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager, and Joseph Larsen, City Attorney’s Office 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, Patricia Leyva, Personnel/Risk Manager, and Joseph Larsen,
City Attorney’s Office
Unrepresented Employees: Full-Time Exempt
12C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 (COUNCIL)
Number of potential cases: Two (2)
The City Council recessed into Closed Session.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session.
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12. Closed Session (continued)
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. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:19 p.m. in memory of Cerritos resident Dorothy Owen.
/s/Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/Naresh Solanki _
Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: June 13, 2024