MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CERRITOS CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HELD THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 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 Pastor Jeff Ludington, Generations Church.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Naresh Solanki.
4. Roll Call
The following members of the City Council/Successor Agency were in attendance:
Council/Agency Member Lynda P. Johnson
Council/Agency Member Frank Aurelio Yokoyama
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Chuong Vo
Mayor/Chair Naresh Solanki
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to excuse Council/Agency Member Bruce W. Barrows from the Thursday, June 13, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
5. Presentations/Appointments
5A. Presentations
None.
Mayor Solanki announced the meeting rules of decorum.
Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer , announced that prior to the m eeting, the Council/Agency members received full-text, unredacted copies of the one (1) written comment 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 s ubmitted for this meeting can be made during regular business hours to the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer.
6. Public Comments and Suggestions
The Mayor opened the public comments period for items not listed on the meeting agenda but that were with in the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council , the Consent Calendar, and Closed Session.
Teddy Lloyd requested the Council consider acquiring a space at Don Knabe Community Regional Park for placement of additional pickleball courts in the City.
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6. Public Comments and Suggestions (continued)
Al Barlevy expressed support for Israeli defense and requested the Council adjourn the meeting in honor of Superintendent of the Israeli Police Counter -terrorism Unit, Arnon Z’mora.
Sam Desai spoke regarding the future of the City’s Annual Combined Financial Program.
Michael Diaz requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Maha Afra requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Em Chen requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
Avraham Stern requested the City Council adopt a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Palestine.
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
7A. Approval of Minutes
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Thursday, May 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. City Council/Successor Agency Regular Meeting Minutes (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7B. Approval of Financial Reports
7B.1. Register of Demands for the City of Cerritos dated June 13, 2024 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the Register of Demands as follows:
City of Cerritos June 13, 2024 $5,828,661.33 (COUNCIL)
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B.1. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7B.2. City Council/Successor Agency Treasurer’s Reports for the period ending April 30, 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to approve the City Council/Successor Agency Tr easurer’s Reports for the period ending April 30 , 2024 (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7B.3. Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget amendments (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to authorize administrative-initiated Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget amendments in accordance with Join t Budget Resolution No. 2023-26/CSA 2023-01 and the Strategic F inancial Plan and Budget Preparation Policy (Policy 2.04) as adopted by the City Council, as follows:
Account/Project: 110-364-61340 Water Operations Outside Services Amount: $61,000 (Transfer)
Justification: On March 14, 2024, emergency repairs and the removal of an abandoned two-inch water service were required due to a leak at 18230 Elgers Street. Additional funding is necessary to pay the City's on-call contractor for these essential services. This amendment proposes transferring $61,000 from account 110-363-67020 (Water Production and Distribution MWD Purchase) to cover the costs of the repairs and removal;
Account/Project: cp17199 Groundwater Remediation Project Amount: $108,000
Justification: As part of the Groundwater Remediation Project, an amendment is needed to cover fees due to the California Water Boards. These fees are for the discharge of water containing arsenic to the storm drain system; and
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7B.3. (continued)
Account/Project: 110-341-65090 Off Street Maintenance
Amount: $208,190
Justification: Funding is requested for the repair work necessary to restore the operation of the water features in the Cerritos Towne Center area. The specific funding needs are as follows:
Kamstra/183rd (West): $18,050
Kamstra/183rd (East): $7,040
Shoemaker/Park Plaza: $17,370
Shoemaker/183rd: $18,020
Gore (91 off-ramp at Shoemaker Ave): $147,710
(COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7C. Award of contract for Swim/Fitness Center rehabilitation boiler replacement, Project No. 20201* (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 Vo, 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 G uidelines, based on the findings as set forth above in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Pursuant to Section 3.20.060(h) of the Cerritos Municipal Code, determine that is in the best interest of the City to dispense with bidding based the findings set forth above in the agenda report associated with this item;
3. Award a contract to F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning Inc., in the amount of $1,134,892, for Swim/Fitness Center rehabilitation boiler replacement, Project No. 20201;
4. Award a contract to IDS Group, in the amount of $5,500, f or construction administration and inspection services for Swim/Fitness Center rehabilitation boiler replacement, Project No. 20201; and
5. 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 (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7D. Award of contract to Moore & Associates for transit scoping services pursuant to City Council direction to establish parameters for an on-demand public transportation service in the City of Cerritos* (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 Vo, 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 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 above in the agenda report associated with this item;
2. Award a professional services contract to Moore & Associates , in the amount of $103,922.70, for transit scoping services, and all associated actions required for such services; 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 (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7E. Amend a contract for professional services for a classification and compensation study, RFP No. 1471-22 (COUNCIL).
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to:
1. Authorize a Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget amendment for a new appropriation of funds in the amount of $239,000 from the General Fund for a classification and compensation study, RFP No. 1471-22; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to a mend the professional services agreement in the amount of $239,000 with Transformance Consulting, for the completion of the additional scope of work for professional services for a classification and compensation study, RFP No. 1471-22 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
7F. Waive full reading of and adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED B Y SENATE BILL 1: ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FUNDS, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (COUNCIL).
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7. Consent Calendar (continued)
7F. (continued)
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Johnson, to waive full reading of and adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1:
ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY AC T FUNDS, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -25 (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
8. Public Hearings
None.
9. New and Old Business
9A. Review and consideration of the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 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, Acting Finance Manager.
The Mayor opened the public comments period. Seeing none, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
This item was received and filed and there was no further action taken.
9B. Recommendation by the Cerritos Fine Arts and Historical Commission, on a vote of 4-1, to approve the following:
Review and consideration of a concept for the commission of a sculpture to be included as part of the City’s Art in Public Places Program. The sculpture is generally described as the Cerritos Cow and is proposed to commemorate the City’s dairy farming heritage (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Kathy Matsumoto, Assistant City Manager. A PowerPoint presentation was displayed.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Sam Desai expressed support for Council communication with City advisory board members related to suggested program direction.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Johnson, and seconded by Solanki, to:
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9B. (continued)
1. Approve the Fine Arts and Historical Commision recommendation to authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate a contract with the National Sculptors' Guild for the purchase of the “Milking Time” sculpture by Jan e DeDecker, pr oceed with the development of plans for the location of the sculpture with Council -suggested amendments (to modify the cow head placement, incorporate a dog in the place of a cat, incorporate a Dairy Valley logo placed on the feed bag, and for the sculptur e to accurately reflect the appropriate time period), and to obtain cost estimates for the shipping, installation and associated landscaping/hardscaping required to complete the project; and
2. Direct staff to provide the City Council with a report for final review and consideration of the contract, final sculpture design, proposed locations, associated landscape/hardscape improvements and additional costs associated with the completion of the project (COUNCIL).
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
ABSTAIN: None
9C. Review and consideration to waive full reading of and introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AMENDING CHAPTER 2.15 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE T O EXTEND THE TWO-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE FOR 2022-24 ADVISORY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS (COUNCIL).
A staff report was given by Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer.
The Mayor opened the public comments period.
Catherine Pascual expressed supp ort for extending Advisory Board, Commission, and Committee Member terms through the next election date.
Sam Desai expressed concern regarding community involvement in Advisory Board, Commissions, and Committees, and expressed support for extending member terms through the next election date.
Seeing no further speakers, the Mayor declared the public comments period closed.
MOTION: It was moved by Vo, and seconded by Solanki, to approve an additional 90-day extension to the 2022 -24 Advisory Board, Commission, and Committee terms of office allowing for the current terms to extend for a total period not more than 180 days, if necessary (through October 27, 2024), by waiving full reading of and introducing Ordinance No. 1045, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CERRI TOS AMENDING CHAPTER 2.15 OF THE CERRITOS MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXTEND THE TWO -YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE FOR 2022 -24 ADVISORY BOARD, COMMISSION, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS (COUNCIL).
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9. New and Old Business (continued)
9C. (continued)
The motion carried (4 – 0– 1 – 0) as follows:
AYES: Johnson, Yokoyama, Vo, Solanki
NOES: None
ABSENT: Barrows (excused)
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
Pursuant to unanimous City Council consensus, the City Council directed the City Manager to schedule an agenda report for City Council consideration to cancel or reschedule the August 8, 2024 Council/Successor Agency meeting due to a conflict with the National Night Out community event scheduled at the Heritage Park Community Center.
11B. City Council Communications/Committee Reports/Meeting Reports
Reports were given by Councilmembers Johnson and Yokoyama, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Mayor Solanki.
12. Closed Session
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney announced the City Council would recess to Close d Session to discuss Item 12A, as listed on the Closed Session agenda.
12A. 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.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
Bill Ihrke, City Attorney, provided the following Closed Session report:
The City Council convened into Closed Session to discuss Item 12A. There was no reportable action taken and there was nothing further to report.
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13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
/s/ Vida Barone
Vida Barone
City Clerk/Agency Secretary
ATTEST:
/s/ Naresh Solanki
Naresh Solanki
Mayor/Agency Chair
APPROVED: June 27, 2024